Can angelfish live with bristlenose plecos?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Angelfish and bristlenose plecos make a good pair. Both are fine at 76–81°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

AngelfishAngelfish76–84°F · pH 6–7.5 Bristlenose plecoBristlenose pleco73–81°F · pH 6.5–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 76–81°Angelfish 76–84°Bristlenose pleco 73–81°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Angelfish 6–7.5Bristlenose pleco 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Angelfish · 6 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

AngelfishBristlenose pleco
Temperature76–84 °F73–81 °F
pH6–7.56.5–7.5
Adult size6.0 in5.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal30 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreHerbivore

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Questions

Can angelfish live with bristlenose plecos?

Yes. Angelfish and bristlenose plecos make a good pair. Both are fine at 76–81°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both angelfish and bristlenose plecos?

76–81 °F. Angelfish need 76–84 °F, bristlenose plecos need 73–81 °F.

What size tank do angelfish and bristlenose plecos need together?

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