Can zebra plecos live with hatchetfish?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Zebra plecos and hatchetfish make a good pair. Both are fine at 79–81°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Zebra plecoZebra pleco79–88°F · pH 6–7.5 HatchetfishHatchetfish75–81°F · pH 5.5–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 79–81°Zebra pleco 79–88°Hatchetfish 75–81°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Zebra pleco 6–7.5Hatchetfish 5.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Zebra pleco · 3.5 inHatchetfish · 1.5 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 plecoHatchetfish
Temperature79–88 °F75–81 °F
pH6–7.55.5–7.5
Adult size3.5 in1.5 in
Minimum tank30 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomTop
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietCarnivoreCarnivore

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Better tank mates for hatchetfish

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Questions

Can zebra plecos live with hatchetfish?

Yes. Zebra plecos and hatchetfish make a good pair. Both are fine at 79–81°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both zebra plecos and hatchetfish?

79–81 °F. Zebra plecos need 79–88 °F, hatchetfish need 75–81 °F.

What size tank do zebra plecos and hatchetfish need together?

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