Can Blue Phantom Pleco live with Pom Pom Crab?
Caution — with care
Why
- Pom Pom Crab hunts along the bottom and will catch the bottom-dwelling Blue Phantom Pleco, especially at night.
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 6–7 dGH.
Sweet spot: both do well at 75–82°F and pH 7–7.6 — aim there.
Side-by-side
| Blue Phantom Pleco | Pom Pom Crab | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–82°F | 72–82°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.6 | 7–8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 5.5–7 dGH | 6–15 dGH |
| Adult size | 7" | 1" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Semi-aggressive |
| Min tank | 55 gal | 5 gal |
Together, plan on at least 55 gallons.
How to make it work
- Only combine with fast, mid/top-water fish and give the tankmates plenty of escape routes.
- Target the overlapping water-parameter range and acclimate slowly.
Sort it with: GH remineraliser
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