Can bristlenose plecos live with bolivian rams?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Bristlenose plecos and bolivian rams make a good pair. Both are fine at 73–79°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Bristlenose plecoBristlenose pleco73–81°F · pH 6.5–7.5 Bolivian ramBolivian ram72–79°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

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The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
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The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Bristlenose pleco · 5 inBolivian ram · 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 plecoBolivian ram
Temperature73–81 °F72–79 °F
pH6.5–7.56–7.5
Adult size5.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietHerbivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can bristlenose plecos live with bolivian rams?

Yes. Bristlenose plecos and bolivian rams make a good pair. Both are fine at 73–79°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both bristlenose plecos and bolivian rams?

73–79 °F. Bristlenose plecos need 73–81 °F, bolivian rams need 72–79 °F.

What size tank do bristlenose plecos and bolivian rams need together?

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