HomeCompare fishPinktail chalceus vs Garnet tetra Pinktail chalceus vs Garnet tetra: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedThe Pinktail chalceus is aggressive towards other fish.An adult Pinktail chalceus is about 5 times the length of a Garnet tetra and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 23–27°C (73–81°F).A pH of 6.0 suits both.Side by sidePinktail chalceusGarnet tetraAdult size25.4 cm (10 in)5 cm (2 in)Minimum tank210 L (55 US gal)55 L (15 US gal)Temperature23–28°C (73–82°F)23–27°C (73–81°F)pH6.0–7.55.0–6.0Hardness6–18 dGH (107–321 ppm)5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)TemperamentAggressivePeacefulCommunity tank–ExcellentCare levelModerate–DietCarnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesPinktail chalceusChalceus macrolepidotusGarnet tetraHemigrammus pulcher