L260 Queen Arabesque Pleco tank mates
Hemiancistrus sp. L260
4 rated pairings from the L260 Queen Arabesque Pleco care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. L260 Queen Arabesque Pleco needs at least 55 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
3 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful schooling fish that occupy upper water columns and do not compete for bottom space
Ember Tetra
Hyphessobrycon amandae
10 gal min · 0.8" adult · Peaceful
Small, non-aggressive schooling fish that remain in mid-water zones away from pleco territory
Amano Shrimp
Caridina multidentata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Algae-eating invertebrates that work synergistically with plecos for tank maintenance
Good matches
1 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Also recommended alongside L260 Queen Arabesque Pleco
Species whose own guides list L260 Queen Arabesque Pleco as a tank mate.
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