Can serpae tetras live with zebra plecos?

Verdict
Yes, with care

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

Serpae tetraSerpae tetra72–79°F · pH 6–7.5 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°Serpae tetra 72–79°Zebra pleco 79–88°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Serpae tetra 6–7.5Zebra pleco 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Serpae tetra · 1.75 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

Serpae tetraZebra pleco
Temperature72–79 °F79–88 °F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Adult size1.75 in3.5 in
Minimum tank20 gal30 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreCarnivore

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Questions

Can serpae tetras live with zebra plecos?

Yes, with care. Serpae 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 serpae tetras and zebra plecos?

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

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

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