Can ghost shrimp live with bristlenose plecos?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Ghost shrimp and bristlenose plecos make a good pair. Both are fine at 73–81°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Ghost shrimpGhost shrimp65–82°F · pH 7–8 Bristlenose plecoBristlenose pleco73–81°F · pH 6.5–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 73–81°Ghost shrimp 65–82°Bristlenose pleco 73–81°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7–7.5Ghost shrimp 7–8Bristlenose pleco 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Ghost shrimp · 1.5 inBristlenose pleco · 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

Ghost shrimpBristlenose pleco
Temperature65–82 °F73–81 °F
pH7–86.5–7.5
Adult size1.5 in5.0 in
Minimum tank5 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupGroups of 3+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreHerbivore

Better tank mates for ghost shrimp

All ghost shrimp tank mates

Better tank mates for bristlenose plecos

All bristlenose pleco tank mates

Questions

Can ghost shrimp live with bristlenose plecos?

Yes. Ghost shrimp and bristlenose plecos make a good pair. Both are fine at 73–81°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both ghost shrimp and bristlenose plecos?

73–81 °F. Ghost shrimp need 65–82 °F, bristlenose plecos need 73–81 °F.

What size tank do ghost shrimp and bristlenose plecos need together?

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