Bristlenose Pleco Tank Mates: Best & Worst
Good tank mates for a Bristlenose Pleco share its water (73-81°F, pH 6.5-7.5), suit its peaceful temperament, and are the wrong size to eat it or be eaten.
Best tank mates
Cardinal Tetra
Compatible · 29 gal+
Guppy
Compatible · 29 gal+
Platy
Compatible · 29 gal+
Molly
Compatible · 29 gal+
Swordtail
Compatible · 29 gal+
Dwarf Gourami
Compatible · 29 gal+
Pearl Gourami
Compatible · 30 gal+
Honey Gourami
Compatible · 29 gal+
German Blue Ram
Compatible · 29 gal+
Bolivian Ram
Compatible · 29 gal+
Bronze Corydoras
Compatible · 29 gal+
Panda Corydoras
Compatible · 29 gal+
Avoid these
Discus
Not recommended
White Cloud Mountain Minnow
Not recommended
Frequently asked questions
What can live with a Bristlenose Pleco?
Cardinal Tetra, Guppy, Platy, Molly, Swordtail and similar peaceful species.
What should not be kept with a Bristlenose Pleco?
Discus, White Cloud Mountain Minnow and other incompatible species.
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