Can Black Phantom Tetra and Bristlenose Pleco live together?

Black Phantom Tetra and Bristlenose Pleco are not compatible. The comparison on this page runs the same compatibility engine as the tank builder, checking temperature and pH overlap, predation by size, temperament, and known hard-pair conflicts.

Species Comparison

Black Phantom Tetra vs Bristlenose Pleco

Black Phantom Tetra

Hyphessobrycon megalopterus

Bristlenose Pleco

Ancistrus sp.

Verdict:Not compatible

Side-by-side specs

Tetras

Family

Plecos

1.75″

Adult size

5″

20gal

Min tank

30gal

72–82°F

Temperature

73–81°F

6–7.5

6.5–7.5

peaceful

Temperament

peaceful

Schooling

Solitary

mid

Water level

bottom

Compatibility notes

criticalBristlenose Pleco grows large enough (5") to eat Black Phantom Tetra (1.75").

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