Can bristlenose plecos live with congo tetras?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, bristlenose plecos and congo tetras can live together. Both are fine at 73–81°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Bristlenose plecoBristlenose pleco73–81°F · pH 6.5–7.5 Congo tetraCongo tetra73–82°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 73–81°Bristlenose pleco 73–81°Congo tetra 73–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Bristlenose pleco 6.5–7.5Congo tetra 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Bristlenose pleco · 5 inCongo tetra · 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 plecoCongo tetra
Temperature73–81 °F73–82 °F
pH6.5–7.56–7.5
Adult size5.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietHerbivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for bristlenose plecos

All bristlenose pleco tank mates

Better tank mates for congo tetras

All congo tetra tank mates

Questions

Can bristlenose plecos live with congo tetras?

Yes, bristlenose plecos and congo tetras can live together. Both are fine at 73–81°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both bristlenose plecos and congo tetras?

73–81 °F. Bristlenose plecos need 73–81 °F, congo tetras need 73–82 °F.

What size tank do bristlenose plecos and congo tetras need together?

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