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Can Bristlenose pleco live with Chili rasbora?

Yes, usually
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Why

Bristlenose pleco and Chili rasbora share water needs and temperaments that usually work together.

Keep them at 23–27 °C (73–81 °F) and pH 6–7. Plan at least 100 liters (26 gallons), with one Bristlenose pleco and a group of 10+ Chili rasbora.

Bristlenose plecoChili rasbora
Adult size13 cm2 cm
Temperature23–27 °C20–28 °C
pH6–7.85–7
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Smallest tank100 L30 L

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