Can bristlenose plecos live with zebra plecos?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Bristlenose plecos and zebra plecos get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 79–81°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Bristlenose plecoBristlenose pleco73–81°F · pH 6.5–7.5 Zebra plecoZebra pleco79–88°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 79–81°Bristlenose pleco 73–81°Zebra pleco 79–88°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Bristlenose pleco 6.5–7.5Zebra pleco 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Bristlenose pleco · 5 inZebra pleco · 3.5 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 plecoZebra pleco
Temperature73–81 °F79–88 °F
pH6.5–7.56–7.5
Adult size5.0 in3.5 in
Minimum tank30 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietHerbivoreCarnivore

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Questions

Can bristlenose plecos live with zebra plecos?

Yes. Bristlenose plecos and zebra plecos get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 79–81°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both bristlenose plecos and zebra plecos?

79–81 °F. Bristlenose plecos need 73–81 °F, zebra plecos need 79–88 °F.

What size tank do bristlenose plecos and zebra plecos need together?

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