Can zebra plecos live with clown plecos?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, zebra plecos and clown plecos can live together. Both are fine at 79–82°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Zebra plecoZebra pleco79–88°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: 79–82°Zebra pleco 79–88°Clown pleco 73–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Zebra pleco 6–7.5Clown pleco 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Zebra pleco · 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

Zebra plecoClown pleco
Temperature79–88 °F73–82 °F
pH6–7.56.5–7.5
Adult size3.5 in3.5 in
Minimum tank30 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietCarnivoreHerbivore

Better tank mates for zebra plecos

All zebra pleco tank mates

Better tank mates for clown plecos

All clown pleco tank mates

Questions

Can zebra plecos live with clown plecos?

Yes, zebra plecos and clown plecos can live together. Both are fine at 79–82°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both zebra plecos and clown plecos?

79–82 °F. Zebra plecos need 79–88 °F, clown plecos need 73–82 °F.

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

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