Can Glowlight Tetra Live With Golden Pencilfish?

Glowlight Tetra and Golden Pencilfish are compatible tank mates!

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 73–81°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 5.5–7.0.

Size ✓ Compatible

Compatible sizes (1.5" and 1.2").

Temperament ✓ Compatible

Both fish have compatible temperaments.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Fish occupy different water levels (Glowlight Tetra: middle, Golden Pencilfish: top), reducing conflict.

Important Notes

  • Glowlight Tetra is a schooling fish and needs at least 6 of its kind.
  • Golden Pencilfish is a schooling fish and needs at least 6 of its kind.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 15 gallons

ParameterGlowlight TetraGolden Pencilfish
Temperature72–82°F73–81°F
pH5.5–7.55.5–7
Max Size1.5"1.2"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swim LevelMiddleTop
Min Tank10 gal10 gal

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