Can elephant nose fish live with clown plecos?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Elephant nose fish and clown plecos make a good pair. Both are fine at 73–82°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

Elephant nose fishElephant nose fish73–82°F · pH 6–7.5 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: 73–82°Elephant nose fish 73–82°Clown pleco 73–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Elephant nose fish 6–7.5Clown pleco 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Elephant nose fish · 9 inClown pleco · 3.5 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"7"8"9"
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

Elephant nose fishClown pleco
Temperature73–82 °F73–82 °F
pH6–7.56.5–7.5
Adult size9.0 in3.5 in
Minimum tank55 gal20 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietCarnivoreHerbivore

Better tank mates for elephant nose fish

All elephant nose fish tank mates

Better tank mates for clown plecos

All clown pleco tank mates

Questions

Can elephant nose fish live with clown plecos?

Yes. Elephant nose fish and clown plecos make a good pair. Both are fine at 73–82°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

What temperature suits both elephant nose fish and clown plecos?

73–82 °F. Elephant nose fish need 73–82 °F, clown plecos need 73–82 °F.

What size tank do elephant nose fish and clown plecos need together?

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