Can clown plecos live with electric blue acaras?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, clown plecos and electric blue acaras can live together. Both are fine at 73–82°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Clown plecoClown pleco73–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5 Electric blue acaraElectric blue acara72–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

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

Size to scale

Clown pleco · 3.5 inElectric blue acara · 6 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

Clown plecoElectric blue acara
Temperature73–82 °F72–82 °F
pH6.5–7.56.5–7.5
Adult size3.5 in6.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietHerbivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for clown plecos

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Better tank mates for electric blue acaras

All electric blue acara tank mates

Questions

Can clown plecos live with electric blue acaras?

Yes, clown plecos and electric blue acaras can live together. Both are fine at 73–82°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both clown plecos and electric blue acaras?

73–82 °F. Clown plecos need 73–82 °F, electric blue acaras need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do clown plecos and electric blue acaras need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the electric blue acara. Add space for each extra fish.