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Peppermint Pleco Tank Mates & Compatibility

Peppermint Pleco

Parancistrus nudiventris

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TemperamentMostly Peaceful (3/10)
Adult Size17.5 cm
Temperature26–30°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneBottom
StockingSolo or group
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Peppermint Pleco & Macaw Cichlid

Parancistrus nudiventris · Hypsophrys nicaraguensis

Possible with Caution
Peppermint Pleco: Mostly PeacefulMacaw Cichlid: Aggressive

Peppermint Pleco & Madagascar Rainbowfish

Parancistrus nudiventris · Bedotia madagascariensis

Possible with Caution
Peppermint Pleco: Mostly PeacefulMadagascar Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Peppermint Pleco & Maingano Mbuna

Parancistrus nudiventris · Pseudotropheus cyaneorhabdos

Not Recommended
Peppermint Pleco: Mostly PeacefulMaingano Mbuna: Aggressive

Peppermint Pleco & Maison Reef Peacock

Parancistrus nudiventris · Aulonocara stuartgranti "Maison Reef"

Not Recommended
Peppermint Pleco: Mostly PeacefulMaison Reef Peacock: Semi-Aggressive

Peppermint Pleco & Malawi Eyebiter

Parancistrus nudiventris · Dimidiochromis compressiceps

Not Recommended
Peppermint Pleco: Mostly PeacefulMalawi Eyebiter: Aggressive

Peppermint Pleco & Malawi Gar

Parancistrus nudiventris · Lichnochromis acuticeps

Not Recommended
Peppermint Pleco: Mostly PeacefulMalawi Gar: Semi-Aggressive

Peppermint Pleco & Malawi Hawk

Parancistrus nudiventris · Aristochromis christyi

Not Recommended
Peppermint Pleco: Mostly PeacefulMalawi Hawk: Aggressive

Peppermint Pleco & Malaya Shrimp

Parancistrus nudiventris · Caridina sp. "Malaya"

Possible with Caution
Peppermint Pleco: Mostly PeacefulMalaya Shrimp: Peaceful

Peppermint Pleco & Malaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS)

Parancistrus nudiventris · Melanoides tuberculata

Possible with Caution
Peppermint Pleco: Mostly PeacefulMalaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS): Peaceful

Peppermint Pleco & Mamberamo Rainbowfish

Parancistrus nudiventris · Melanotaenia mamberamo

Possible with Caution
Peppermint Pleco: Mostly PeacefulMamberamo Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Peppermint Pleco & Marble Goby

Parancistrus nudiventris · Oxyeleotris marmorata

Possible with Caution
Peppermint Pleco: Mostly PeacefulMarble Goby: Aggressive

Peppermint Pleco & Marbled Bichir

Parancistrus nudiventris · Polypterus polli

Possible with Caution
Peppermint Pleco: Mostly PeacefulMarbled Bichir: Semi-Aggressive

Peppermint Pleco & Marbled Hatchetfish

Parancistrus nudiventris · Carnegiella strigata

Possible with Caution
Peppermint Pleco: Mostly PeacefulMarbled Hatchetfish: Peaceful

Peppermint Pleco & Marbled Whiptail

Parancistrus nudiventris · Loricaria simillima

Ideal Tank Mates
Peppermint Pleco: Mostly PeacefulMarbled Whiptail: Peaceful

Peppermint Pleco & Marlier's Julie

Parancistrus nudiventris · Julidochromis marlieri

Not Recommended
Peppermint Pleco: Mostly PeacefulMarlier's Julie: Semi-Aggressive

Peppermint Pleco & Masked Julie (Julidochromis)

Parancistrus nudiventris · Julidochromis transcriptus

Not Recommended
Peppermint Pleco: Mostly PeacefulMasked Julie (Julidochromis): Semi-Aggressive

Peppermint Pleco & Mayan Cichlid

Parancistrus nudiventris · Mayaheros urophthalmus

Possible with Caution
Peppermint Pleco: Mostly PeacefulMayan Cichlid: Aggressive

Peppermint Pleco & Mayland's Rainbowfish

Parancistrus nudiventris · Melanotaenia maylandi

Possible with Caution
Peppermint Pleco: Mostly PeacefulMayland's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Peppermint Pleco & Mbu Puffer

Parancistrus nudiventris · Tetraodon mbu

Possible with Caution
Peppermint Pleco: Mostly PeacefulMbu Puffer: Aggressive

Peppermint Pleco & Melon Barb

Parancistrus nudiventris · Haludaria fasciata

Possible with Caution
Peppermint Pleco: Mostly PeacefulMelon Barb: Mostly Peaceful

Peppermint Pleco & Mexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO)

Parancistrus nudiventris · Cambarellus patzcuarensis

Not Recommended
Peppermint Pleco: Mostly PeacefulMexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO): Mostly Peaceful

Peppermint Pleco & Midas Cichlid

Parancistrus nudiventris · Amphilophus citrinellus

Possible with Caution
Peppermint Pleco: Mostly PeacefulMidas Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Peppermint Pleco & Midnight Catfish

Parancistrus nudiventris · Auchenipterichthys coracoideus

Possible with Caution
Peppermint Pleco: Mostly PeacefulMidnight Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Peppermint Pleco & Milomo Hap (Super VC10)

Parancistrus nudiventris · Placidochromis milomo

Not Recommended
Peppermint Pleco: Mostly PeacefulMilomo Hap (Super VC10): Semi-Aggressive