Can rams live with clown plecos?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, rams and clown plecos can live together. Both are fine at 80–82°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

German blue ramGerman blue ram80–86°F · pH 5–7 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: 80–82°German blue ram 80–86°Clown pleco 73–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7German blue ram 5–7Clown pleco 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

German blue ram · 2.5 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

German blue ramClown pleco
Temperature80–86 °F73–82 °F
pH5–76.5–7.5
Adult size2.5 in3.5 in
Minimum tank20 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreHerbivore

Better tank mates for rams

All german blue ram tank mates

Better tank mates for clown plecos

All clown pleco tank mates

Questions

Can rams live with clown plecos?

Yes, rams and clown plecos can live together. Both are fine at 80–82°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both rams and clown plecos?

80–82 °F. Rams need 80–86 °F, clown plecos need 73–82 °F.

What size tank do rams and clown plecos need together?

At least 20 gal, set by the german blue ram. Add space for each extra fish.