HomeCompare fishGarnet tetra vs Dwarf botia Garnet tetra vs Dwarf botia: can they live together? Verdict: With cautionTheir preferred pH ranges don't overlap.Both are comfortable at 25–27°C (77–81°F).Minimum tank for the pair: 115 L (30 US gal)Side by sideGarnet tetraDwarf botiaAdult size5 cm (2 in)5 cm (2 in)Minimum tank55 L (15 US gal)115 L (30 US gal)Temperature23–27°C (73–81°F)25–30°C (77–86°F)pH5.0–6.06.5–6.9Hardness5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)1–15 dGH (18–268 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankExcellentGoodCare level–ModerateDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesGarnet tetraHemigrammus pulcherDwarf botiaYasuhikotakia sidthimunki