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Can Bristlenose pleco live with Cherry barb?

Yes, usually
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Why

Bristlenose pleco and Cherry barb share water needs and temperaments that usually work together.

Keep them at 23–27 °C (73–81 °F) and pH 6–7.8. Plan at least 100 liters (26 gallons), with one Bristlenose pleco and a group of 6+ Cherry barb.

Bristlenose plecoCherry barb
Adult size13 cm5 cm
Temperature23–27 °C23–27 °C
pH6–7.86–8
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Smallest tank100 L60 L

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