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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 169 - 192 of 735 Tank Mates

Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin) & Channel Catfish

Pterygoplichthys pardalis · Ictalurus punctatus

Ideal Tank Mates
Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin): Mostly PeacefulChannel Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin) & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)

Pterygoplichthys pardalis · Pangasius sanitwongsei

Possible with Caution
Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin): Mostly PeacefulChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): Aggressive

Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin) & Checker Barb

Pterygoplichthys pardalis · Oliotius oligolepis

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

Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin) & Checkerboard Cichlid

Pterygoplichthys pardalis · Dicrossus filamentosus

Not Recommended
Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin): Mostly PeacefulCheckerboard Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin) & Chequered Rainbowfish

Pterygoplichthys pardalis · Melanotaenia splendida inornata

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

Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin) & Cherry Barb

Pterygoplichthys pardalis · Puntius titteya

Not Recommended
Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin): Mostly PeacefulCherry Barb: Peaceful

Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin) & Cherry Shrimp

Pterygoplichthys pardalis · Neocaridina davidi

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

Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin) & Cherry Spot Rasbora

Pterygoplichthys pardalis · Rasbora rubrodorsalis

Not Recommended
Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin): Mostly PeacefulCherry Spot Rasbora: Peaceful

Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin) & Chili Rasbora

Pterygoplichthys pardalis · Boraras brigittae

Not Recommended
Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin): Mostly PeacefulChili Rasbora: Peaceful

Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin) & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)

Pterygoplichthys pardalis · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

Possible with Caution
Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin): Mostly PeacefulChinese Algae Eater (CAE): Aggressive

Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin) & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)

Pterygoplichthys pardalis · Puntius semifasciolatus

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

Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin) & Chipokae Mbuna

Pterygoplichthys pardalis · Melanochromis chipokae

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

Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin) & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid

Pterygoplichthys pardalis · Labidochromis chisumulae

Possible with Caution
Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin): Mostly PeacefulChisumulu Pearl Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin) & Chocolate Cichlid

Pterygoplichthys pardalis · Hypselecara temporalis

Not Recommended
Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin): Mostly PeacefulChocolate Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin) & Chocolate Gourami

Pterygoplichthys pardalis · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides

Not Recommended
Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin): Mostly PeacefulChocolate Gourami: Peaceful

Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin) & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)

Pterygoplichthys pardalis · Loricaria cataphracta

Not Recommended
Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin): Mostly PeacefulChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful

Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin) & Christmas Fulu

Pterygoplichthys pardalis · Xystichromis phytophagus

Possible with Caution
Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin): Mostly PeacefulChristmas Fulu: Semi-Aggressive

Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin) & Chuco Cichlid

Pterygoplichthys pardalis · Chuco godmanni

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

Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin) & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)

Pterygoplichthys pardalis · Leptobarbus hoevenii

Ideal Tank Mates
Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin): Mostly PeacefulCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful

Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin) & Clown Killifish

Pterygoplichthys pardalis · Epiplatys annulatus

Not Recommended
Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin): Mostly PeacefulClown Killifish: Peaceful

Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin) & Clown Knifefish

Pterygoplichthys pardalis · Chitala ornata

Not Recommended
Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin): Mostly PeacefulClown Knifefish: Aggressive

Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin) & Clown Loach

Pterygoplichthys pardalis · Chromobotia macracanthus

Ideal Tank Mates
Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin): Mostly PeacefulClown Loach: Peaceful

Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin) & Clown Pleco (L104)

Pterygoplichthys pardalis · Panaqolus maccus

Not Recommended
Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin): Mostly PeacefulClown Pleco (L104): Mostly Peaceful

Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin) & Cobalt Blue Zebra

Pterygoplichthys pardalis · Metriaclima callainos

Possible with Caution
Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin): Mostly PeacefulCobalt Blue Zebra: Aggressive