Can bristlenose plecos live with killifish?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, bristlenose plecos and killifish can live together. Both are fine at 73–77°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 73–77°Bristlenose pleco 73–81°Killifish 70–77°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7Bristlenose pleco 6.5–7.5Killifish 5.5–7
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Bristlenose pleco · 5 inKillifish · 2.5 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 plecoKillifish
Temperature73–81 °F70–77 °F
pH6.5–7.55.5–7
Adult size5.0 in2.5 in
Minimum tank30 gal10 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomTop
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietHerbivoreCarnivore

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Questions

Can bristlenose plecos live with killifish?

Yes, bristlenose plecos and killifish can live together. Both are fine at 73–77°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both bristlenose plecos and killifish?

73–77 °F. Bristlenose plecos need 73–81 °F, killifish need 70–77 °F.

What size tank do bristlenose plecos and killifish need together?

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