Can zebra danios live with clown plecos?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Zebra danios and clown plecos get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 73–77°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Zebra danioZebra danio65–77°F · pH 6.5–8 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: 73–77°Zebra danio 65–77°Clown pleco 73–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Zebra danio 6.5–8Clown pleco 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Zebra danio · 2 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

Zebra danioClown pleco
Temperature65–77 °F73–82 °F
pH6.5–86.5–7.5
Adult size2.0 in3.5 in
Minimum tank10 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atTopBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreHerbivore

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Questions

Can zebra danios live with clown plecos?

Yes. Zebra danios and clown plecos get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 73–77°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both zebra danios and clown plecos?

73–77 °F. Zebra danios need 65–77 °F, clown plecos need 73–82 °F.

What size tank do zebra danios and clown plecos need together?

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