Clown pleco care
Panaqolus maccus
Clown pleco (Panaqolus maccus) grows to about 10 cm (3.9 in) and needs a tank of at least 80 liters (21 US gallons). Keep it at 24–28 °C (75–82 °F) with a pH of 6.5–7.5.
FreshwaterEasyPeaceful
Adult size10 cm · 3.9 in
Smallest tank80 L · 21 gal
Temperature24–28 °C · 75–82 °F
pH6.5–7.5
GroupAlone or a pair
TemperamentPeaceful
SwimsBottom
DietHerbivore
Usually fine with
Neon tetraGuppyBetta (Siamese fighting fish)PlatyCardinal tetraBronze corydorasZebra danioHarlequin rasboraAngelfishMollyBristlenose plecoCherry barb
Avoid with
Paradise fishWhite cloud minnowConvict cichlidOscarJack DempseyDemasoni cichlidCommon goldfishKoiPea pufferFigure-eight puffer
Track your tank with Guppi
Log water tests by tapping your kit’s colors, get water change reminders and check every tankmate before you buy.
Typical ranges from hobby references, checked by hand. Individual fish and local water vary.
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