HomeCompare fishRed rainbowfish vs Glowlight tetra Red rainbowfish vs Glowlight tetra: can they live together? Verdict: With cautionThe Red rainbowfish grows about twice as long as the Glowlight tetra; watch for bullying or predation.Both are comfortable at 24–25°C (75–77°F).A pH of 7.0–8.0 suits both.Minimum tank for the pair: 150 L (40 US gal)Side by sideRed rainbowfishGlowlight tetraAdult size12 cm (4.7 in)5 cm (2 in)Minimum tank150 L (40 US gal)40 L (11 US gal)Temperature22–25°C (72–77°F)24–28°C (75–82°F)pH7.0–8.06.0–8.0Hardness9–19 dGH (161–339 ppm)5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankGoodExcellentCare levelEasyEasyDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesRed rainbowfishGlossolepis incisusGlowlight tetraHemigrammus erythrozonus