Can Common Pleco live with Marbled Crayfish?
Not recommended
Why
- Marbled Crayfish hunts along the bottom and will catch the bottom-dwelling Common Pleco, especially at night.
Side-by-side
| Common Pleco | Marbled Crayfish | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–82°F | 64–77°F |
| pH | 6–8 | 6.5–8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 5–20 dGH | 5–20 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 Marbled Crayfish):
- Giant Gourami — 24", semi-aggressive buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Oscar — 16", aggressive buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Discus — 8", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Marbled Crayfish (to keep Common Pleco):
- Brazos Dwarf Crayfish — 1.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Cajun Dwarf Crayfish — 1.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Dwarf Crayfish (CPO) — 1.75", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Where to buy
- Common Pleco: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Marbled Crayfish: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Live-animal shipping: add a heat pack below 50°F, expect weather holds above 90°F, and schedule delivery for a moderate week when someone can receive it promptly.
Build a full tank around this stocking →Everything compatible with Common Pleco · …with Marbled Crayfish