Can bristlenose plecos live with yoyo loaches?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Bristlenose plecos and yoyo loaches get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 75–81°F. Plan on at least 40 gal.

Bristlenose plecoBristlenose pleco73–81°F · pH 6.5–7.5 Yoyo loachYoyo loach75–86°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–81°Bristlenose pleco 73–81°Yoyo loach 75–86°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Bristlenose pleco 6.5–7.5Yoyo loach 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Bristlenose pleco · 5 inYoyo loach · 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 plecoYoyo loach
Temperature73–81 °F75–86 °F
pH6.5–7.56–7.5
Adult size5.0 in5.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal40 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 5+
DietHerbivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can bristlenose plecos live with yoyo loaches?

Yes. Bristlenose plecos and yoyo loaches get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 75–81°F. Plan on at least 40 gal.

What temperature suits both bristlenose plecos and yoyo loaches?

75–81 °F. Bristlenose plecos need 73–81 °F, yoyo loaches need 75–86 °F.

What size tank do bristlenose plecos and yoyo loaches need together?

At least 40 gal, set by the yoyo loach. Add space for each extra fish.