Can Royal Pleco live with Red Devil Vampire Crab?
Not recommended
Why
- Red Devil Vampire Crab hunts along the bottom and will catch the bottom-dwelling Royal Pleco, especially at night.
- Only a narrow pH overlap — keep both around 7.5–7.5.
Side-by-side
| Royal Pleco | Red Devil Vampire Crab | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 73–82°F | 75–82°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 | 7.5–8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 4–12 dGH | 8–15 dGH |
| Adult size | 17" | 1.5" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 120 gal | 10 gal |
Together, plan on at least 120 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Royal Pleco (to keep Red Devil Vampire Crab):
- Oscar — 16", aggressive
- Kissing Gourami — 12", semi-aggressive
- Giant Gourami — 24", semi-aggressive
Instead of Red Devil Vampire Crab (to keep Royal Pleco):
- Thai Micro Pom Pom Crab — 0.8", peaceful
- Pom Pom Crab — 1", semi-aggressive
- Thai Micro Crab — 0.4", peaceful
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