HomeCompare fishBleeding-heart tetra vs Glass catfish Bleeding-heart tetra vs Glass catfish: can they live together? Verdict: With cautionThe Glass catfish grows about twice as long as the Bleeding-heart tetra; watch for bullying or predation.Both are comfortable at 23–26°C (73–79°F).A pH of 6.5–7.0 suits both.Minimum tank for the pair: 150 L (40 US gal)Side by sideBleeding-heart tetraGlass catfishAdult size6 cm (2.4 in)15 cm (5.9 in)Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)150 L (40 US gal)Temperature23–28°C (73–82°F)21–26°C (70–79°F)pH5.6–7.26.5–7.0Hardness3–12 dGH (54–214 ppm)8–18 dGH (143–321 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelEasyEasyDietOmnivoreCarnivoreSpecies profilesBleeding-heart tetraHyphessobrycon erythrostigmaGlass catfishKryptopterus bicirrhis