Can kribensis live with clown plecos?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Kribensis and clown plecos make a good pair. Both are fine at 75–80°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

KribensisKribensis75–80°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: 75–80°Kribensis 75–80°Clown pleco 73–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Kribensis 6–7.5Clown pleco 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Kribensis · 4 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

KribensisClown pleco
Temperature75–80 °F73–82 °F
pH6–7.56.5–7.5
Adult size4.0 in3.5 in
Minimum tank30 gal20 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreHerbivore

Better tank mates for kribensis

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Better tank mates for clown plecos

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Questions

Can kribensis live with clown plecos?

Yes. Kribensis and clown plecos make a good pair. Both are fine at 75–80°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both kribensis and clown plecos?

75–80 °F. Kribensis need 75–80 °F, clown plecos need 73–82 °F.

What size tank do kribensis and clown plecos need together?

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