Can neon tetras live with zebra plecos?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Neon tetras and zebra plecos can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 79°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.

Neon tetraNeon tetra72–79°F · pH 6–7 Zebra plecoZebra pleco79–88°F · pH 6–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 79°Neon tetra 72–79°Zebra pleco 79–88°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7Neon tetra 6–7Zebra pleco 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Neon tetra · 1.5 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

Neon tetraZebra pleco
Temperature72–79 °F79–88 °F
pH6–76–7.5
Adult size1.5 in3.5 in
Minimum tank10 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreCarnivore

Better tank mates for neon tetras

All neon tetra tank mates

Better tank mates for zebra plecos

All zebra pleco tank mates

Questions

Can neon tetras live with zebra plecos?

Yes, with care. Neon tetras and zebra plecos can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 79°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.

What temperature suits both neon tetras and zebra plecos?

79–79 °F. Neon tetras need 72–79 °F, zebra plecos need 79–88 °F.

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

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