Can serpae tetras live with clown plecos?

Verdict
Yes

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

Serpae tetraSerpae tetra72–79°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: 73–79°Serpae tetra 72–79°Clown pleco 73–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Serpae tetra 6–7.5Clown pleco 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Serpae tetra · 1.75 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

Serpae tetraClown pleco
Temperature72–79 °F73–82 °F
pH6–7.56.5–7.5
Adult size1.75 in3.5 in
Minimum tank20 gal20 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreHerbivore

Better tank mates for serpae tetras

All serpae tetra tank mates

Better tank mates for clown plecos

All clown pleco tank mates

Questions

Can serpae tetras live with clown plecos?

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

What temperature suits both serpae tetras and clown plecos?

73–79 °F. Serpae tetras need 72–79 °F, clown plecos need 73–82 °F.

What size tank do serpae tetras and clown plecos need together?

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