Can Clown Pleco Live With Silver Arowana?
❌Not Compatible
Silver Arowana is aggressive and will likely attack or stress tank mates.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Clown Pleco | Silver Arowana | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 73–82°F | 75–82°F | 75–82°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6.5–7.5 | 6–7.5 | 6.5–7.5 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | aggressive | Aggression risk ✗ |
| Max Size | 3.5" | 36" | Size mismatch ✗ |
| Min Tank Size | 20 gal | 125 gal | 125 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Herbivore/Wood eater | Carnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | advanced | — |
Species Profiles
Clown Pleco
Panaqolus maccus
beginnerpeaceful20+ gal
Clown plecos are beautiful, small plecos with striking orange and black striped patterns. At only 3.5 inches max size, they are perfect for 20-gallon and larger community tanks. Unlike many pleco species, they are primarily wood eaters rather than algae eaters — driftwood is an essential part of their setup. They are shy, nocturnal, and make excellent additions to planted tanks.
Full care guide →Silver Arowana
Osteoglossum bicirrhosum
advancedaggressive125+ gal
The Silver Arowana (Osteoglossum bicirrhosum) is a advanced-level freshwater fish growing to 36 inches. Aggressive temperament, minimum 125 gallon tank.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Silver Arowana:
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