Can ember tetras live with zebra plecos?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Ember tetras and zebra plecos make a good pair. Both are fine at 79–84°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Ember tetraEmber tetra73–84°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: 79–84°Ember tetra 73–84°Zebra pleco 79–88°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7Ember tetra 5.5–7Zebra pleco 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Ember tetra · 0.8 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

Ember tetraZebra pleco
Temperature73–84 °F79–88 °F
pH5.5–76–7.5
Adult size0.8 in3.5 in
Minimum tank5 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreCarnivore

Better tank mates for ember tetras

All ember tetra tank mates

Better tank mates for zebra plecos

All zebra pleco tank mates

Questions

Can ember tetras live with zebra plecos?

Yes. Ember tetras and zebra plecos make a good pair. Both are fine at 79–84°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both ember tetras and zebra plecos?

79–84 °F. Ember tetras need 73–84 °F, zebra plecos need 79–88 °F.

What size tank do ember tetras and zebra plecos need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the zebra pleco. Add space for each extra fish.