HomeCompare fishTami River rainbowfish vs Murray river rainbowfish Tami River rainbowfish vs Murray river rainbowfish: can they live together? Verdict: With cautionThe Tami River rainbowfish is best kept in a species tank.Their temperature ranges only just meet, at 22°C (72°F).A pH of 7.0–7.2 suits both.Minimum tank for the pair: 210 L (55 US gal)Side by sideTami River rainbowfishMurray river rainbowfishAdult size8 cm (3.1 in)9 cm (3.5 in)Minimum tank210 L (55 US gal)150 L (40 US gal)Temperature22–24°C (72–75°F)18–22°C (64–72°F)pH7.0–8.06.5–7.2Hardness9–19 dGH (161–339 ppm)–TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankNot suitableWith cautionCare levelEasyEasyDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesTami River rainbowfishGlossolepis pseudoincisusMurray river rainbowfishMelanotaenia fluviatilis