Can King Tiger Pleco live with Thai Freshwater Crab?
Not recommended
Why
- Thai Freshwater Crab hunts along the bottom and will catch the bottom-dwelling King Tiger Pleco, especially at night.
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 6–7 dGH.
Side-by-side
| King Tiger Pleco | Thai Freshwater Crab | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 79–86°F | 72–82°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.6 | 7–8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 5.5–7 dGH | 6–15 dGH |
| Adult size | 6" | 2.5" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Semi-aggressive |
| Min tank | 55 gal | 15 gal |
Together, plan on at least 55 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of King Tiger Pleco (to keep Thai Freshwater Crab):
- Angelfish — 6", peaceful
- Gold Gourami — 6", semi-aggressive
- Koi Angelfish — 6", peaceful
Instead of Thai Freshwater Crab (to keep King Tiger Pleco):
- Pom Pom Crab — 1", semi-aggressive
- Thai Micro Pom Pom Crab — 0.8", peaceful
- Thai Micro Crab — 0.4", peaceful
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