L264 Sultan Pleco tank mates
Leporacanthicus joselimai
5 rated pairings from the L264 Sultan Pleco care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. L264 Sultan Pleco needs at least 75 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Good matches
3 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Imitator Corydoras
Corydoras imitator
15 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Bottom-dweller that occupies different microhabitat; minimal direct competition
Upside-Down Catfish
Synodontis nigriventris
20 gal min · 4" adult · Peaceful
Different feeding behavior and habitat preference; generally compatible
Rope Fish
Erpetoichthys calabaricus
55 gal min · 15" adult · Peaceful
Different ecological niche and feeding strategy; minimal conflict
Use caution
2 · Works in the right setup; read the note before combining.Lemon Blue Eye Bristlenose Pleco
Ancistrus sp.
20 gal min · 5" adult · Peaceful
Both are plecos; may compete for territory and food despite different ecological niches
Spotted Raphael Catfish
Agamyxis pectinifrons
30 gal min · 6" adult · Peaceful
Both nocturnal bottom-dwellers; may compete for hiding spaces and food
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