Can Common Pleco live with Electric Blue Crayfish?
Not recommended
Why
- Electric Blue Crayfish hunts along the bottom and will catch the bottom-dwelling Common Pleco, especially at night.
Side-by-side
| Common Pleco | Electric Blue Crayfish | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–82°F | 65–77°F |
| pH | 6–8 | 6.5–8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 5–20 dGH | 5–15 dGH |
| Adult size | 24" | 5" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Aggressive |
| Min tank | 150 gal | 30 gal |
Together, plan on at least 150 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Common Pleco (to keep Electric Blue Crayfish):
- Giant Gourami — 24", semi-aggressive
- Oscar — 16", aggressive
- Kissing Gourami — 12", semi-aggressive
Instead of Electric Blue Crayfish (to keep Common Pleco):
- Brazos Dwarf Crayfish — 1.5", peaceful
- Cajun Dwarf Crayfish — 1.5", peaceful
- Dwarf Crayfish (CPO) — 1.75", peaceful buy at The Shrimp Farm · The Shrimp Farm live-arrival guarantee
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