HomeCompare fishDwarf rainbowfish vs Glowlight tetra Dwarf rainbowfish vs Glowlight tetra: can they live together? Verdict: CompatibleBoth are comfortable at 24–28°C (75–82°F).A pH of 6.5–7.5 suits both.Minimum tank for the pair: 150 L (40 US gal)Side by sideDwarf rainbowfishGlowlight tetraAdult size5 cm (2 in)5 cm (2 in)Minimum tank150 L (40 US gal)40 L (11 US gal)Temperature22–28°C (72–82°F)24–28°C (75–82°F)pH6.5–7.56.0–8.0Hardness8–18 dGH (143–321 ppm)5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankGoodExcellentCare levelEasyEasyDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesDwarf rainbowfishMelanotaenia praecoxGlowlight tetraHemigrammus erythrozonus