Can paradise fish live with clown plecos?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, paradise fish and clown plecos can live together. Both are fine at 73–79°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Paradise fishParadise fish61–79°F · pH 6–8 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: 73–79°Paradise fish 61–79°Clown pleco 73–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Paradise fish 6–8Clown pleco 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Paradise fish · 3.5 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

Paradise fishClown pleco
Temperature61–79 °F73–82 °F
pH6–86.5–7.5
Adult size3.5 in3.5 in
Minimum tank20 gal20 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atTopBottom
GroupOne per tankAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreHerbivore

Better tank mates for paradise fish

All paradise fish tank mates

Better tank mates for clown plecos

All clown pleco tank mates

Questions

Can paradise fish live with clown plecos?

Yes, paradise fish and clown plecos can live together. Both are fine at 73–79°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both paradise fish and clown plecos?

73–79 °F. Paradise fish need 61–79 °F, clown plecos need 73–82 °F.

What size tank do paradise fish and clown plecos need together?

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