HomeCompare fishTami River rainbowfish vs Lake Kutubu rainbowfish Tami River rainbowfish vs Lake Kutubu 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 7.0–8.0 suits both.Minimum tank for the pair: 210 L (55 US gal)Side by sideTami River rainbowfishLake Kutubu rainbowfishAdult size8 cm (3.1 in)10 cm (3.9 in)Minimum tank210 L (55 US gal)210 L (55 US gal)Temperature22–24°C (72–75°F)20–24°C (68–75°F)pH7.0–8.07.0–8.0Hardness9–19 dGH (161–339 ppm)9–12 dGH (161–214 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankNot suitableGoodCare levelEasyEasyDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesTami River rainbowfishGlossolepis pseudoincisusLake Kutubu rainbowfishMelanotaenia lacustris