Can discus live with clown plecos?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Discus and clown plecos can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 82°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.

DiscusDiscus82–88°F · pH 5.5–7 Clown plecoClown pleco73–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 82°Discus 82–88°Clown pleco 73–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7Discus 5.5–7Clown pleco 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Discus · 6 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

DiscusClown pleco
Temperature82–88 °F73–82 °F
pH5.5–76.5–7.5
Adult size6.0 in3.5 in
Minimum tank55 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupGroups of 5+Alone or in pairs
DietCarnivoreHerbivore

Better tank mates for discus

All discus tank mates

Better tank mates for clown plecos

All clown pleco tank mates

Questions

Can discus live with clown plecos?

Yes, with care. Discus and clown plecos can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 82°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.

What temperature suits both discus and clown plecos?

82–82 °F. Discus need 82–88 °F, clown plecos need 73–82 °F.

What size tank do discus and clown plecos need together?

At least 55 gal, set by the discus. Add space for each extra fish.