Flash Pleco
Flash Pleco is a peaceful freshwater fish that needs a tank of at least 20 gallons (76 L), water at 77-84°F (25-29°C) and a pH of 6.5-7.5.
Also searched as: flash pleco, panaqolus albivermis, l204
Quick facts
Small striped pleco. Wood eater. Stays under 5 inches.
| Minimum tank | 20 gallons (76 L) |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 77-84°F (25-29°C) |
| pH | 6.5-7.5 |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Swim level | Bottom |
| Group size | Can be kept singly |
| Tank type | Freshwater |
Good tank mates
Ranked by water overlap and temperament, using the same checks as the MyAquaLog compatibility tool.
- Vampire Shrimpmin tank 20 gal
Temperature overlap 77-84°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Pearl Gouramimin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 77-82°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Snakeskin Gouramimin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 77-84°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Striped Raphael Catfishmin tank 35 gal
Temperature overlap 77-84°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Freshwater Clammin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 77-84°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Gertrudae Blue-Eyemin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 77-84°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Japanese Trapdoor Snailmin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 77-84°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Bladder Snailmin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 77-84°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
Avoid with
Pairings that fail the temperament, water-overlap or known-conflict checks.
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish; temperature overlap 77°F is too narrow.
Green Terrormin tank 50 galTexas Cichlidmin tank 55 gal- African Cichlids (Mbuna)min tank 55 gal
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish; no pH overlap (6.5-7.5 vs 7.8-8.6).
- Tropheusmin tank 75 gal
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish; no pH overlap (6.5-7.5 vs 8-9).
- Oscar Fishmin tank 55 gal
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish.
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