Can bristlenose plecos live with apistogramma?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Bristlenose plecos and apistogramma get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 75–81°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Bristlenose plecoBristlenose pleco73–81°F · pH 6.5–7.5 ApistogrammaApistogramma75–84°F · pH 5–7

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–81°Bristlenose pleco 73–81°Apistogramma 75–84°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7Bristlenose pleco 6.5–7.5Apistogramma 5–7
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Bristlenose pleco · 5 inApistogramma · 3 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

Bristlenose plecoApistogramma
Temperature73–81 °F75–84 °F
pH6.5–7.55–7
Adult size5.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietHerbivoreCarnivore

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Questions

Can bristlenose plecos live with apistogramma?

Yes. Bristlenose plecos and apistogramma get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 75–81°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both bristlenose plecos and apistogramma?

75–81 °F. Bristlenose plecos need 73–81 °F, apistogramma need 75–84 °F.

What size tank do bristlenose plecos and apistogramma need together?

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