Can siamese algae eaters live with zebra plecos?

Verdict
Yes, with care

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

Siamese algae eaterSiamese algae eater75–79°F · pH 6.5–7.5 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°Siamese algae eater 75–79°Zebra pleco 79–88°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Siamese algae eater 6.5–7.5Zebra pleco 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Siamese algae eater · 6 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

Siamese algae eaterZebra pleco
Temperature75–79 °F79–88 °F
pH6.5–7.56–7.5
Adult size6.0 in3.5 in
Minimum tank30 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietHerbivoreCarnivore

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Questions

Can siamese algae eaters live with zebra plecos?

Yes, with care. Siamese algae eaters 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 siamese algae eaters and zebra plecos?

79–79 °F. Siamese algae eaters need 75–79 °F, zebra plecos need 79–88 °F.

What size tank do siamese algae eaters and zebra plecos need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the siamese algae eater. Add space for each extra fish.