Can Clown Pleco Live With White Cloud Mountain Minnow?
Incompatible temperatures. Clown Pleco needs 73–82°F, White Cloud Mountain Minnow needs 60–72°F.
Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Clown Pleco | White Cloud Mountain Minnow | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 73–82°F | 60–72°F | No overlap ✗ |
| pH Range | 6.5–7.5 | 6–8 | 6.5–7.5 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 3.5" | 1.5" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 20 gal | 10 gal | 20 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Herbivore/Wood eater | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | beginner | — |
Species Profiles
Clown Pleco
Panaqolus maccus
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.
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Tanichthys albonubes
White cloud mountain minnows are hardy, colorful cold-water fish that are perfect for unheated aquariums and goldfish companions. Their small size, brilliant red fins, and iridescent lateral line make them surprisingly attractive for such a hardy, easy-to-keep species. They are one of the few truly cold-water schooling fish available in the hobby.
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