Can bristlenose plecos live with nerite snails?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, bristlenose plecos and nerite snails can live together. Both are fine at 73–78°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Bristlenose plecoBristlenose pleco73–81°F · pH 6.5–7.5 Nerite snailNerite snail72–78°F · pH 7–8.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 73–78°Bristlenose pleco 73–81°Nerite snail 72–78°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7–7.5Bristlenose pleco 6.5–7.5Nerite snail 7–8.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Bristlenose pleco · 5 inNerite snail · 1 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 plecoNerite snail
Temperature73–81 °F72–78 °F
pH6.5–7.57–8.5
Adult size5.0 in1.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal5 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietHerbivoreHerbivore

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Questions

Can bristlenose plecos live with nerite snails?

Yes, bristlenose plecos and nerite snails can live together. Both are fine at 73–78°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both bristlenose plecos and nerite snails?

73–78 °F. Bristlenose plecos need 73–81 °F, nerite snails need 72–78 °F.

What size tank do bristlenose plecos and nerite snails need together?

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