Can Clown Pleco Live With Peacock Cichlid?
❌Not Compatible
Incompatible pH. Clown Pleco needs 6.5–7.5, Peacock Cichlid needs 7.8–8.6.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Clown Pleco | Peacock Cichlid | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 73–82°F | 76–82°F | 76–82°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6.5–7.5 | 7.8–8.6 | No overlap ✗ |
| Temperament | peaceful | semi-aggressive | Monitor ⚠ |
| Max Size | 3.5" | 6" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 20 gal | 55 gal | 55 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Herbivore/Wood eater | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | intermediate | — |
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 →Peacock Cichlid
Aulonocara spp.
intermediatesemi-aggressive55+ gal
The Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara spp.) is a intermediate-level freshwater fish growing to 6 inches. Semi-aggressive temperament, minimum 55 gallon tank.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Peacock Cichlid:
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