HomeCompare fishTami River rainbowfish vs Javanese ricefish Tami River rainbowfish vs Javanese ricefish: 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 7.5–8.0 suits both.Minimum tank for the pair: 210 L (55 US gal)Side by sideTami River rainbowfishJavanese ricefishAdult size8 cm (3.1 in)4.5 cm (1.8 in)Minimum tank210 L (55 US gal)75 L (20 US gal)Temperature22–24°C (72–75°F)20–24°C (68–75°F)pH7.0–8.07.5–8.5Hardness9–19 dGH (161–339 ppm)2–10 dGH (36–178 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankNot suitableWith cautionCare levelEasyEasyDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesTami River rainbowfishGlossolepis pseudoincisusJavanese ricefishOryzias javanicus