Can discus live with zebra plecos?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Discus and zebra plecos make a good pair. Both are fine at 82–88°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

DiscusDiscus82–88°F · pH 5.5–7 Zebra plecoZebra pleco79–88°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 82–88°Discus 82–88°Zebra pleco 79–88°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7Discus 5.5–7Zebra pleco 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Discus · 6 inZebra 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

DiscusZebra pleco
Temperature82–88 °F79–88 °F
pH5.5–76–7.5
Adult size6.0 in3.5 in
Minimum tank55 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupGroups of 5+Alone or in pairs
DietCarnivoreCarnivore

Better tank mates for discus

All discus tank mates

Better tank mates for zebra plecos

All zebra pleco tank mates

Questions

Can discus live with zebra plecos?

Yes. Discus and zebra plecos make a good pair. Both are fine at 82–88°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

What temperature suits both discus and zebra plecos?

82–88 °F. Discus need 82–88 °F, zebra plecos need 79–88 °F.

What size tank do discus and zebra plecos need together?

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