Can Glowlight Tetra Live With Salt and Pepper Corydoras?

Glowlight Tetra and Salt and Pepper Corydoras are compatible tank mates!

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 72–79°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 6.0–7.5.

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, Salt and Pepper Corydoras: bottom), reducing conflict.

Important Notes

  • Glowlight Tetra is a schooling fish and needs at least 6 of its kind.
  • Salt and Pepper Corydoras is a schooling fish and needs at least 6 of its kind.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 15 gallons

ParameterGlowlight TetraSalt and Pepper Corydoras
Temperature72–82°F72–79°F
pH5.5–7.56–7.5
Max Size1.5"1.2"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swim LevelMiddleBottom
Min Tank10 gal10 gal

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