Can Clown Pleco Live With Sparkling Gourami?
✅Compatible
Clown Pleco and Sparkling Gourami are compatible. Temperature overlap 76–82°F. Both peaceful.
Conditions: Minimum 20 gallon tank.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Clown Pleco | Sparkling Gourami | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 73–82°F | 77–82°F | 76–82°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6.5–7.5 | 6–7.5 | 6.5–7.5 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 3.9" | 1.6" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 20 gal | 5 gal | 20 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Herbivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | intermediate | — |
Tank Requirements for Clown Pleco + Sparkling Gourami
To keep Clown Pleco and Sparkling Gourami together, you need at minimum a 20 gallon tank. Sparkling Gourami should be kept in a school of 3+. Provide adequate filtration, stable temperature with a heater, and hiding spots to reduce stress.
Species Profiles
Clown Pleco
Panaqolus maccus
beginnerpeaceful20+ gal
The Clown Pleco (Panaqolus maccus) is a beginner freshwater species known for its brown-black, gold-orange stripes coloration. Eats driftwood. On driftwood.
Full care guide →Sparkling Gourami
Trichopsis pumila
intermediatepeaceful5+ gal
The Sparkling Gourami (Trichopsis pumila) is a intermediate freshwater species known for its brown, blue-green sparkle spots coloration. Makes audible croaking sounds. Mid.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
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