Can Discus Live With Clown Pleco?
✅Compatible
Discus and Clown Pleco are compatible. Temperature overlap 82–82°F. Both peaceful.
Conditions: Minimum 55 gallon tank.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Discus | Clown Pleco | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 81–88°F | 73–82°F | 82–82°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 5.5–7 | 6.5–7.5 | 6.5–7 ✓ |
| Temperament | semi-aggressive | peaceful | Monitor ⚠ |
| Max Size | 7.9" | 3.9" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 53 gal | 20 gal | 55 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Herbivore | — |
| Care Level | advanced | beginner | — |
Tank Requirements for Discus + Clown Pleco
To keep Discus and Clown Pleco together, you need at minimum a 55 gallon tank. Discus should be kept in a school of 5+. Provide adequate filtration, stable temperature with a heater, and hiding spots to reduce stress.
Species Profiles
Discus
Symphysodon spp.
advancedsemi-aggressive53+ gal
The Discus (Symphysodon spp.) is a advanced freshwater species known for its multi-color (red, blue, brown, green variants) coloration. King of freshwater fish. Mid.
Full care guide →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 →Other Compatible Tank Mates
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