Can Discus and Royal Pleco live together?

Discus and Royal Pleco 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

Discus vs Royal Pleco

Discus

Symphysodon aequifasciatus

Royal Pleco

Panaque nigrolineatus

Verdict:Possible with care

Side-by-side specs

Cichlids

Family

Plecos

6″

Adult size

17″

75gal

Min tank

125gal

82–88°F

Temperature

73–82°F

5.5–7

6.5–7.5

peaceful

Temperament

semi-aggressive

Schooling

Solitary

mid

Water level

bottom

Compatibility notes

warnDiscus and Royal Pleco only narrowly overlap in temperature — keep within 82–82°F.

Try both in the builder →Compare different species