Choosing Glowlight Tetra Tank Mates
Good Glowlight Tetra tank mates share the same temperature and pH window, will not be eaten by (or eat) the Glowlight Tetra, and do not compete for the same swimming zone or feeding time. Each pair guide below scores those factors from 0 to 100 and gives the minimum tank size for keeping both species together.
Start with the highest-scoring pairs; anything under 45 is listed so you know what to avoid, not as a recommendation.
Care baseline
The Glowlight Tetra is a vibrant, peaceful community fish known for its silver body and bright red-gold highlights. It thrives in a well-planted tank with plenty of swimming space and a gentle water flow. These tetras are easy to care for and are suitable for beginners.
| Temperature | 75–82°F |
| pH | 5.5–7.5 |
| Adult size | 1.6 in |
| Minimum group | 6 |