Can Altum Angelfish live with Candy Striped Pleco?
Caution — with care
Why
- Almost no shared temperature: Altum Angelfish wants 82–88°F and Candy Striped Pleco wants 73–82°F, so only 82°F suits both — too fine a margin to actually hold.
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 4–5 dGH.
Sweet spot: both do well at 82–82°F and pH 6–6.5 — aim there.
Side-by-side
| Altum Angelfish | Candy Striped Pleco | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 82–88°F | 73–82°F |
| pH | 4.5–6.5 | 6–7.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 1–5 dGH | 4–12 dGH |
| Adult size | 7" | 4" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 75 gal | 30 gal |
Together, plan on at least 75 gallons.
How to make it work
- Target the overlapping water-parameter range and acclimate slowly.
Sort it with: An adjustable heater · GH remineraliser
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