Can Bristlenose Pleco and Discus live together?

Bristlenose Pleco and Discus 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

Bristlenose Pleco vs Discus

Bristlenose Pleco

Ancistrus sp.

Discus

Symphysodon aequifasciatus

Verdict:Not compatible

Side-by-side specs

Plecos

Family

Cichlids

5″

Adult size

6″

30gal

Min tank

75gal

73–81°F

Temperature

82–88°F

6.5–7.5

5.5–7

peaceful

Temperament

peaceful

Solitary

Schooling

bottom

Water level

mid

Compatibility notes

criticalBristlenose Pleco (73–81°F) and Discus (82–88°F) need different temperatures.

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