Can Pom Pom Crab live with Zebra Pleco?
Caution — with care
Why
- Pom Pom Crab hunts along the bottom and will catch the bottom-dwelling Zebra Pleco, especially at night.
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 6–6 dGH.
Sweet spot: both do well at 79–82°F and pH 7–7.5 — aim there.
Side-by-side
| Pom Pom Crab | Zebra Pleco | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–82°F | 79–86°F |
| pH | 7–8 | 6–7.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 6–15 dGH | 2–6 dGH |
| Adult size | 1" | 3.5" |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 5 gal | 30 gal |
Together, plan on at least 30 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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