Can chinese algae eaters live with clown plecos?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, chinese algae eaters and clown plecos can live together. Both are fine at 74–80°F. Plan on at least 75 gal.

Chinese algae eaterChinese algae eater74–80°F · pH 6–8 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: 74–80°Chinese algae eater 74–80°Clown pleco 73–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Chinese algae eater 6–8Clown pleco 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Chinese algae eater · 10 inClown pleco · 3.5 in0"2"4"6"8"10"
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

Chinese algae eaterClown pleco
Temperature74–80 °F73–82 °F
pH6–86.5–7.5
Adult size10.0 in3.5 in
Minimum tank75 gal20 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietHerbivoreHerbivore

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Questions

Can chinese algae eaters live with clown plecos?

Yes, chinese algae eaters and clown plecos can live together. Both are fine at 74–80°F. Plan on at least 75 gal.

What temperature suits both chinese algae eaters and clown plecos?

74–80 °F. Chinese algae eaters need 74–80 °F, clown plecos need 73–82 °F.

What size tank do chinese algae eaters and clown plecos need together?

At least 75 gal, set by the chinese algae eater. Add space for each extra fish.