Can Clown Pleco and Discus live together?

Clown Pleco and Discus are possible with care. The comparison on this page runs the same compatibility engine as the tank builder, checking temperature and pH overlap, predation by size, temperament, and known hard-pair conflicts.

Species Comparison

Clown Pleco vs Discus

Clown Pleco

Panaqolus maccus

Discus

Symphysodon aequifasciatus

Verdict:Possible with care

Side-by-side specs

Plecos

Family

Cichlids

3.5″

Adult size

6″

30gal

Min tank

75gal

73–82°F

Temperature

82–88°F

6.8–7.6

5.5–7

peaceful

Temperament

peaceful

Solitary

Schooling

bottom

Water level

mid

Compatibility notes

warnClown Pleco and Discus only narrowly overlap in temperature — keep within 82–82°F.

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