HomeCompare fishTami River rainbowfish vs Dwarf rainbowfish Tami River rainbowfish vs Dwarf rainbowfish: can they live together? Verdict: With cautionThe Tami River rainbowfish is best kept in a species tank.Both are comfortable at 22–24°C (72–75°F).A pH of 7.0–7.5 suits both.Minimum tank for the pair: 210 L (55 US gal)Side by sideTami River rainbowfishDwarf rainbowfishAdult size8 cm (3.1 in)5 cm (2 in)Minimum tank210 L (55 US gal)150 L (40 US gal)Temperature22–24°C (72–75°F)22–28°C (72–82°F)pH7.0–8.06.5–7.5Hardness9–19 dGH (161–339 ppm)8–18 dGH (143–321 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankNot suitableGoodCare levelEasyEasyDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesTami River rainbowfishGlossolepis pseudoincisusDwarf rainbowfishMelanotaenia praecox