Can Corydoras Catfish Live With Clown Pleco?
Corydoras Catfish and Clown Pleco are compatible. Temperature overlap 73–79°F. Both peaceful.
Conditions: Minimum 20 gallon tank.
Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Corydoras Catfish | Clown Pleco | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–79°F | 73–82°F | 73–79°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6–7.5 | 6.5–7.5 | 6.5–7.5 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 3" | 3.5" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 10 gal | 20 gal | 20 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Herbivore/Wood eater | — |
| Care Level | beginner | beginner | — |
Tank Requirements for Corydoras Catfish + Clown Pleco
To keep Corydoras Catfish and Clown Pleco together, you need at minimum a 20 gallon tank. Corydoras Catfish should be kept in a school of 6+. Provide adequate filtration, stable temperature with a heater, and hiding spots to reduce stress.
Species Profiles
Corydoras Catfish
Corydoras spp.
Corydoras catfish are beloved bottom-dwelling community fish known for their adorable whiskered faces and playful schooling behavior. With over 160 described species, corys come in many varieties including bronze, albino, panda, pygmy, and sterbai. They are peaceful, hardy, and help keep the substrate clean.
Full care guide →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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