Can bolivian rams live with clown plecos?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, bolivian rams and clown plecos can live together. Both are fine at 73–79°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Bolivian ramBolivian ram72–79°F · pH 6–7.5 Clown plecoClown pleco73–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 73–79°Bolivian ram 72–79°Clown pleco 73–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Bolivian ram 6–7.5Clown pleco 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Bolivian ram · 3 inClown pleco · 3.5 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"
Adult length in an aquarium. A fish can swallow anything that fits in its mouth, roughly a third to half its own length for predators.

Care at a glance

Bolivian ramClown pleco
Temperature72–79 °F73–82 °F
pH6–7.56.5–7.5
Adult size3.0 in3.5 in
Minimum tank20 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreHerbivore

Better tank mates for bolivian rams

All bolivian ram tank mates

Better tank mates for clown plecos

All clown pleco tank mates

Questions

Can bolivian rams live with clown plecos?

Yes, bolivian rams and clown plecos can live together. Both are fine at 73–79°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both bolivian rams and clown plecos?

73–79 °F. Bolivian rams need 72–79 °F, clown plecos need 73–82 °F.

What size tank do bolivian rams and clown plecos need together?

At least 20 gal, set by the bolivian ram. Add space for each extra fish.