Can Rummy Nose Tetra Live With Clown Pleco?
Rummy Nose Tetra and Clown Pleco are compatible. Temperature overlap 75–82°F. Both peaceful.
Conditions: Minimum 20 gallon tank.
Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Rummy Nose Tetra | Clown Pleco | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–84°F | 73–82°F | 75–82°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 5.5–7 | 6.5–7.5 | 6.5–7 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 2.5" | 3.5" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 20 gal | 20 gal | 20 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Herbivore/Wood eater | — |
| Care Level | intermediate | beginner | — |
Tank Requirements for Rummy Nose Tetra + Clown Pleco
To keep Rummy Nose Tetra and Clown Pleco together, you need at minimum a 20 gallon tank. Rummy Nose Tetra should be kept in a school of 8+. Provide adequate filtration, stable temperature with a heater, and hiding spots to reduce stress.
Species Profiles
Rummy Nose Tetra
Hemigrammus rhodostomus
Rummy nose tetras are considered the ultimate schooling fish in the freshwater hobby. Their tight, synchronized formations are unmatched by any other tetra species. The vivid red nose serves as a health indicator — bright red means healthy, pale red means stressed. They prefer soft, acidic water and are slightly more demanding than neon tetras.
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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