Can ghost shrimp live with clown plecos?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, ghost shrimp and clown plecos can live together. Both are fine at 73–82°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Ghost shrimpGhost shrimp65–82°F · pH 7–8 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°Ghost shrimp 65–82°Clown pleco 73–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7–7.5Ghost shrimp 7–8Clown pleco 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Ghost shrimp · 1.5 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

Ghost shrimpClown pleco
Temperature65–82 °F73–82 °F
pH7–86.5–7.5
Adult size1.5 in3.5 in
Minimum tank5 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupGroups of 3+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreHerbivore

Better tank mates for ghost shrimp

All ghost shrimp tank mates

Better tank mates for clown plecos

All clown pleco tank mates

Questions

Can ghost shrimp live with clown plecos?

Yes, ghost shrimp and clown plecos can live together. Both are fine at 73–82°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both ghost shrimp and clown plecos?

73–82 °F. Ghost shrimp need 65–82 °F, clown plecos need 73–82 °F.

What size tank do ghost shrimp and clown plecos need together?

At least 20 gal, set by the clown pleco. Add space for each extra fish.