Can amano shrimp live with bristlenose plecos?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Amano shrimp and bristlenose plecos make a good pair. Both are fine at 73–80°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 73–80°Amano shrimp 70–80°Bristlenose pleco 73–81°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Amano shrimp 6.5–7.5Bristlenose pleco 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Amano shrimp · 2 inBristlenose pleco · 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

Amano shrimpBristlenose pleco
Temperature70–80 °F73–81 °F
pH6.5–7.56.5–7.5
Adult size2.0 in5.0 in
Minimum tank10 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupGroups of 3+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreHerbivore

Better tank mates for amano shrimp

All amano shrimp tank mates

Better tank mates for bristlenose plecos

All bristlenose pleco tank mates

Questions

Can amano shrimp live with bristlenose plecos?

Yes. Amano shrimp and bristlenose plecos make a good pair. Both are fine at 73–80°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both amano shrimp and bristlenose plecos?

73–80 °F. Amano shrimp need 70–80 °F, bristlenose plecos need 73–81 °F.

What size tank do amano shrimp and bristlenose plecos need together?

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