Can bristlenose plecos live with glowlight tetras?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Bristlenose plecos and glowlight tetras make a good pair. Both are fine at 74–80°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 74–80°Bristlenose pleco 73–81°Glowlight tetra 74–80°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Bristlenose pleco 6.5–7.5Glowlight tetra 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Bristlenose pleco · 5 inGlowlight tetra · 1.5 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

Bristlenose plecoGlowlight tetra
Temperature73–81 °F74–80 °F
pH6.5–7.56–7.5
Adult size5.0 in1.5 in
Minimum tank30 gal10 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietHerbivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can bristlenose plecos live with glowlight tetras?

Yes. Bristlenose plecos and glowlight tetras make a good pair. Both are fine at 74–80°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both bristlenose plecos and glowlight tetras?

74–80 °F. Bristlenose plecos need 73–81 °F, glowlight tetras need 74–80 °F.

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

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