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Leopard Pleco Tank Mates & Compatibility

Leopard Pleco

Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps

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TemperamentSemi-Aggressive (5/10)
Adult Size50 cm
Temperature23–28°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneBottom
StockingSolo only
Showing 169 - 192 of 735 Tank Mates

Leopard Pleco & Channel Catfish

Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps · Ictalurus punctatus

Possible with Caution
Leopard Pleco: Semi-AggressiveChannel Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Leopard Pleco & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)

Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps · Pangasius sanitwongsei

Possible with Caution
Leopard Pleco: Semi-AggressiveChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): Aggressive

Leopard Pleco & Checker Barb

Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps · Oliotius oligolepis

Possible with Caution
Leopard Pleco: Semi-AggressiveChecker Barb: Peaceful

Leopard Pleco & Checkerboard Cichlid

Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps · Dicrossus filamentosus

Not Recommended
Leopard Pleco: Semi-AggressiveCheckerboard Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Leopard Pleco & Chequered Rainbowfish

Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps · Melanotaenia splendida inornata

Possible with Caution
Leopard Pleco: Semi-AggressiveChequered Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Leopard Pleco & Cherry Barb

Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps · Puntius titteya

Not Recommended
Leopard Pleco: Semi-AggressiveCherry Barb: Peaceful

Leopard Pleco & Cherry Shrimp

Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps · Neocaridina davidi

Possible with Caution
Leopard Pleco: Semi-AggressiveCherry Shrimp: Peaceful

Leopard Pleco & Cherry Spot Rasbora

Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps · Rasbora rubrodorsalis

Not Recommended
Leopard Pleco: Semi-AggressiveCherry Spot Rasbora: Peaceful

Leopard Pleco & Chili Rasbora

Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps · Boraras brigittae

Not Recommended
Leopard Pleco: Semi-AggressiveChili Rasbora: Peaceful

Leopard Pleco & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)

Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

Possible with Caution
Leopard Pleco: Semi-AggressiveChinese Algae Eater (CAE): Aggressive

Leopard Pleco & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)

Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps · Puntius semifasciolatus

Possible with Caution
Leopard Pleco: Semi-AggressiveChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful

Leopard Pleco & Chipokae Mbuna

Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps · Melanochromis chipokae

Possible with Caution
Leopard Pleco: Semi-AggressiveChipokae Mbuna: Highly Aggressive

Leopard Pleco & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid

Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps · Labidochromis chisumulae

Possible with Caution
Leopard Pleco: Semi-AggressiveChisumulu Pearl Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Leopard Pleco & Chocolate Cichlid

Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps · Hypselecara temporalis

Not Recommended
Leopard Pleco: Semi-AggressiveChocolate Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Leopard Pleco & Chocolate Gourami

Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides

Not Recommended
Leopard Pleco: Semi-AggressiveChocolate Gourami: Peaceful

Leopard Pleco & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)

Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps · Loricaria cataphracta

Not Recommended
Leopard Pleco: Semi-AggressiveChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful

Leopard Pleco & Christmas Fulu

Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps · Xystichromis phytophagus

Possible with Caution
Leopard Pleco: Semi-AggressiveChristmas Fulu: Semi-Aggressive

Leopard Pleco & Chuco Cichlid

Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps · Chuco godmanni

Possible with Caution
Leopard Pleco: Semi-AggressiveChuco Cichlid: Aggressive

Leopard Pleco & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)

Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps · Leptobarbus hoevenii

Possible with Caution
Leopard Pleco: Semi-AggressiveCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful

Leopard Pleco & Clown Killifish

Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps · Epiplatys annulatus

Not Recommended
Leopard Pleco: Semi-AggressiveClown Killifish: Peaceful

Leopard Pleco & Clown Knifefish

Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps · Chitala ornata

Not Recommended
Leopard Pleco: Semi-AggressiveClown Knifefish: Aggressive

Leopard Pleco & Clown Loach

Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps · Chromobotia macracanthus

Possible with Caution
Leopard Pleco: Semi-AggressiveClown Loach: Peaceful

Leopard Pleco & Clown Pleco (L104)

Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps · Panaqolus maccus

Not Recommended
Leopard Pleco: Semi-AggressiveClown Pleco (L104): Mostly Peaceful

Leopard Pleco & Cobalt Blue Zebra

Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps · Metriaclima callainos

Possible with Caution
Leopard Pleco: Semi-AggressiveCobalt Blue Zebra: Aggressive