Can clown plecos live with glofish?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, clown plecos and glofish can live together. Both are fine at 73–80°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Why it works

Water side by side

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

Size to scale

Clown pleco · 3.5 inGloFish tetra · 2.5 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

Clown plecoGloFish tetra
Temperature73–82 °F72–80 °F
pH6.5–7.56–7.5
Adult size3.5 in2.5 in
Minimum tank20 gal15 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietHerbivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for clown plecos

All clown pleco tank mates

Better tank mates for glofish

All glofish tetra tank mates

Questions

Can clown plecos live with glofish?

Yes, clown plecos and glofish can live together. Both are fine at 73–80°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both clown plecos and glofish?

73–80 °F. Clown plecos need 73–82 °F, glofish need 72–80 °F.

What size tank do clown plecos and glofish need together?

At least 20 gal, set by the clown pleco. Add space for each extra fish.