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Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin) Tank Mates & Compatibility

Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin)

Pterygoplichthys pardalis

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TemperamentMostly Peaceful (4/10)
Adult Size45 cm
Temperature22–28°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneBottom
StockingSolo only
Showing 409 - 432 of 735 Tank Mates

Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin) & Madagascar Rainbowfish

Pterygoplichthys pardalis · Bedotia madagascariensis

Ideal Tank Mates
Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin): Mostly PeacefulMadagascar Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin) & Maingano Mbuna

Pterygoplichthys pardalis · Pseudotropheus cyaneorhabdos

Possible with Caution
Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin): Mostly PeacefulMaingano Mbuna: Aggressive

Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin) & Maison Reef Peacock

Pterygoplichthys pardalis · Aulonocara stuartgranti "Maison Reef"

Possible with Caution
Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin): Mostly PeacefulMaison Reef Peacock: Semi-Aggressive

Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin) & Malawi Eyebiter

Pterygoplichthys pardalis · Dimidiochromis compressiceps

Possible with Caution
Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin): Mostly PeacefulMalawi Eyebiter: Aggressive

Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin) & Malawi Gar

Pterygoplichthys pardalis · Lichnochromis acuticeps

Possible with Caution
Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin): Mostly PeacefulMalawi Gar: Semi-Aggressive

Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin) & Malawi Hawk

Pterygoplichthys pardalis · Aristochromis christyi

Possible with Caution
Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin): Mostly PeacefulMalawi Hawk: Aggressive

Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin) & Malaya Shrimp

Pterygoplichthys pardalis · Caridina sp. "Malaya"

Possible with Caution
Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin): Mostly PeacefulMalaya Shrimp: Peaceful

Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin) & Malaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS)

Pterygoplichthys pardalis · Melanoides tuberculata

Possible with Caution
Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin): Mostly PeacefulMalaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS): Peaceful

Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin) & Mamberamo Rainbowfish

Pterygoplichthys pardalis · Melanotaenia mamberamo

Possible with Caution
Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin): Mostly PeacefulMamberamo Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin) & Marble Goby

Pterygoplichthys pardalis · Oxyeleotris marmorata

Possible with Caution
Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin): Mostly PeacefulMarble Goby: Aggressive

Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin) & Marbled Bichir

Pterygoplichthys pardalis · Polypterus polli

Possible with Caution
Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin): Mostly PeacefulMarbled Bichir: Semi-Aggressive

Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin) & Marbled Hatchetfish

Pterygoplichthys pardalis · Carnegiella strigata

Not Recommended
Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin): Mostly PeacefulMarbled Hatchetfish: Peaceful

Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin) & Marbled Whiptail

Pterygoplichthys pardalis · Loricaria simillima

Not Recommended
Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin): Mostly PeacefulMarbled Whiptail: Peaceful

Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin) & Marlier's Julie

Pterygoplichthys pardalis · Julidochromis marlieri

Not Recommended
Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin): Mostly PeacefulMarlier's Julie: Semi-Aggressive

Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin) & Masked Julie (Julidochromis)

Pterygoplichthys pardalis · Julidochromis transcriptus

Not Recommended
Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin): Mostly PeacefulMasked Julie (Julidochromis): Semi-Aggressive

Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin) & Mayan Cichlid

Pterygoplichthys pardalis · Mayaheros urophthalmus

Possible with Caution
Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin): Mostly PeacefulMayan Cichlid: Aggressive

Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin) & Mayland's Rainbowfish

Pterygoplichthys pardalis · Melanotaenia maylandi

Possible with Caution
Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin): Mostly PeacefulMayland's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin) & Mbu Puffer

Pterygoplichthys pardalis · Tetraodon mbu

Possible with Caution
Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin): Mostly PeacefulMbu Puffer: Aggressive

Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin) & Melon Barb

Pterygoplichthys pardalis · Haludaria fasciata

Possible with Caution
Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin): Mostly PeacefulMelon Barb: Mostly Peaceful

Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin) & Mexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO)

Pterygoplichthys pardalis · Cambarellus patzcuarensis

Possible with Caution
Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin): Mostly PeacefulMexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO): Mostly Peaceful

Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin) & Midas Cichlid

Pterygoplichthys pardalis · Amphilophus citrinellus

Possible with Caution
Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin): Mostly PeacefulMidas Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin) & Midnight Catfish

Pterygoplichthys pardalis · Auchenipterichthys coracoideus

Not Recommended
Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin): Mostly PeacefulMidnight Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin) & Milomo Hap (Super VC10)

Pterygoplichthys pardalis · Placidochromis milomo

Possible with Caution
Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin): Mostly PeacefulMilomo Hap (Super VC10): Semi-Aggressive

Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin) & Misool Rainbowfish

Pterygoplichthys pardalis · Melanotaenia misoolensis

Possible with Caution
Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin): Mostly PeacefulMisool Rainbowfish: Peaceful