Zebra Pleco (L046) Tank Mates & Compatibility

Zebra Pleco (L046)

Hypancistrus zebra

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TemperamentMostly Peaceful (3/10)

Adult Size8.5 cm

Temperature27–31°C

Water TypeFreshwater Only

Swim ZoneBottom

StockingSolo or group

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Compatible on paper, but will Zebra Pleco (L046) fit your setup?

Tank mates can still go wrong if the tank is too small, already full, or the water is a poor match. Add Zebra Pleco (L046) to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

Zebra Pleco (L046)

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Zebra Pleco (L046) & African Butterfly Cichlid

Hypancistrus zebra · Anomalochromis thomasi

🟡Possible with Caution

Zebra Pleco (L046): Mostly PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Zebra Pleco (L046) & African Butterfly Fish

Hypancistrus zebra · Pantodon buchholzi

🟡Possible with Caution

Zebra Pleco (L046): Mostly PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Zebra Pleco (L046) & African Jewel Cichlid

Hypancistrus zebra · Hemichromis bimaculatus

🟡Possible with Caution

Zebra Pleco (L046): Mostly PeacefulAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Zebra Pleco (L046) & African Lungfish

Hypancistrus zebra · Protopterus annectens

🟡Possible with Caution

Zebra Pleco (L046): Mostly PeacefulAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Zebra Pleco (L046) & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Hypancistrus zebra · Apistogramma agassizii

🟡Possible with Caution

Zebra Pleco (L046): Mostly PeacefulAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Zebra Pleco (L046) & Amano Shrimp

Hypancistrus zebra · Caridina multidentata

🟡Possible with Caution

Zebra Pleco (L046): Mostly PeacefulAmano Shrimp: Peaceful

Zebra Pleco (L046) & Amazon Leaf Fish

Hypancistrus zebra · Monocirrhus polyacanthus

🟢Ideal Tank Mates

Zebra Pleco (L046): Mostly PeacefulAmazon Leaf Fish: Peaceful

Zebra Pleco (L046) & Amazon Puffer

Hypancistrus zebra · Colomesus asellus

🟡Possible with Caution

Zebra Pleco (L046): Mostly PeacefulAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful

Zebra Pleco (L046) & Apple Snail

Hypancistrus zebra · Pomacea maculata

🟡Possible with Caution

Zebra Pleco (L046): Mostly PeacefulApple Snail: Peaceful

Zebra Pleco (L046) & Assassin Snail

Hypancistrus zebra · Clea helena

🟢Ideal Tank Mates

Zebra Pleco (L046): Mostly PeacefulAssassin Snail: Peaceful

Zebra Pleco (L046) & Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna)

Hypancistrus zebra · Melanochromis auratus

🔴Not Recommended

Zebra Pleco (L046): Mostly PeacefulAuratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly Aggressive

Zebra Pleco (L046) & Bala Shark

Hypancistrus zebra · Balantiocheilos melanopterus

🟡Possible with Caution

Zebra Pleco (L046): Mostly PeacefulBala Shark: Mostly Peaceful

Zebra Pleco (L046) & Bamboo Shrimp

Hypancistrus zebra · Atyopsis moluccensis

🟢Ideal Tank Mates

Zebra Pleco (L046): Mostly PeacefulBamboo Shrimp: Peaceful

Zebra Pleco (L046) & Banded Archerfish (Brackish)

Hypancistrus zebra · Toxotes jaculatrix

🔴Not Recommended

Zebra Pleco (L046): Mostly PeacefulBanded Archerfish (Brackish): Semi-Aggressive

Zebra Pleco (L046) & Beckford's Pencilfish

Hypancistrus zebra · Nannostomus beckfordi

🟡Possible with Caution

Zebra Pleco (L046): Mostly PeacefulBeckford's Pencilfish: Peaceful

Zebra Pleco (L046) & Bee Shrimp (Crystal Red / Black)

Hypancistrus zebra · Caridina cantonensis

🔴Not Recommended

Zebra Pleco (L046): Mostly PeacefulBee Shrimp (Crystal Red / Black): Peaceful

Zebra Pleco (L046) & Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish)

Hypancistrus zebra · Betta splendens

🟡Possible with Caution

Zebra Pleco (L046): Mostly PeacefulBetta (Siamese Fighting Fish): Semi-Aggressive

Zebra Pleco (L046) & Black Ghost Knifefish

Hypancistrus zebra · Apteronotus albifrons

🟡Possible with Caution

Zebra Pleco (L046): Mostly PeacefulBlack Ghost Knifefish: Semi-Aggressive

Zebra Pleco (L046) & Black Neon Tetra

Hypancistrus zebra · Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi

🟡Possible with Caution

Zebra Pleco (L046): Mostly PeacefulBlack Neon Tetra: Peaceful

Zebra Pleco (L046) & Black Pacu

Hypancistrus zebra · Colossoma macropomum

🟡Possible with Caution

Zebra Pleco (L046): Mostly PeacefulBlack Pacu: Mostly Peaceful

Zebra Pleco (L046) & Black Skirt Tetra

Hypancistrus zebra · Gymnocorymbus ternetzi

🔴Not Recommended

Zebra Pleco (L046): Mostly PeacefulBlack Skirt Tetra: Mostly Peaceful

Zebra Pleco (L046) & Bladder Snail (Pest Snail)

Hypancistrus zebra · Physella acuta

🟡Possible with Caution

Zebra Pleco (L046): Mostly PeacefulBladder Snail (Pest Snail): Peaceful

Zebra Pleco (L046) & Bleeding Heart Tetra

Hypancistrus zebra · Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma

🟡Possible with Caution

Zebra Pleco (L046): Mostly PeacefulBleeding Heart Tetra: Peaceful

Zebra Pleco (L046) & Blind Cave Tetra

Hypancistrus zebra · Astyanax mexicanus

🔴Not Recommended

Zebra Pleco (L046): Mostly PeacefulBlind Cave Tetra: Mostly Peaceful