Compatibility directory

Freshwater Angelfish and Bristlenose Pleco compatibility

Likely incompatible

Compare these records as a starting point, then account for the actual tank, group size, individual behavior, hiding space, diet, and current health.

Freshwater Angelfish

Pterophyllum scalare
Temperature
75–82°F
pH
6–7
Minimum tank
30 US gal
Temperament
Semi-Aggressive

Bristlenose Pleco

Ancistrus cf. cirrhosus
Temperature
76–82°F
pH
7.5–8.6
Minimum tank
30 US gal
Temperament
peaceful
Compatibility signals
  • No pH overlap
  • Tight hardness overlap
  • Temperament conflict: semiaggressive + peaceful
Catalog provenance

Built from immutable TankForge catalog IDs. Source confidence: high / medium. See the catalog methodology before making a stocking decision.