Zebra Pleco
Zebra Pleco is a peaceful freshwater fish that needs a tank of at least 30 gallons (114 L), water at 79-86°F (26-30°C) and a pH of 6-7.
Also searched as: zebra pleco, hypancistrus zebra, l046
Quick facts
Rare and expensive. Carnivore unlike most plecos. Needs warm, clean water.
| Minimum tank | 30 gallons (114 L) |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 79-86°F (26-30°C) |
| pH | 6-7 |
| 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.
- Kuhli Loachmin tank 15 gal
Temperature overlap 79-86°F, pH overlap 6-7. Both species are peaceful.
- Blue Phantom Plecomin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 79-86°F, pH overlap 6-7. Both species are peaceful.
- Moonlight Gouramimin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 79-86°F, pH overlap 6-7. Both species are peaceful.
- Snakeskin Gouramimin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 79-86°F, pH overlap 6-7. Both species are peaceful.
- Snowball Plecomin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 79-86°F, pH overlap 6-7. Both species are peaceful.
- Striped Raphael Catfishmin tank 35 gal
Temperature overlap 79-86°F, pH overlap 6-7. Both species are peaceful.
- Gertrudae Blue-Eyemin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 79-86°F, pH overlap 6-7. Both species are peaceful.
- Clown Loachmin tank 100 gal
Temperature overlap 79-86°F, pH overlap 6-7. 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 79-80°F is too narrow.
Chinese Algae Eatermin tank 30 galBlue Crayfishmin tank 20 galAggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish; temperature overlap 79°F is too narrow.
Paradise Fishmin tank 20 galRainbow Sharkmin tank 50 gal- Green Terrormin tank 50 gal
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish; no temperature overlap (79-86°F vs 68-77°F).
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