Can african cichlids live with glowlight tetras?

Verdict
No

No. African cichlids and glowlight tetras should not share a tank. African cichlids are aggressive and will bully peaceful glowlight tetras.

African cichlidAfrican cichlid75–82°F · pH 7.8–8.6 Glowlight tetraGlowlight tetra74–80°F · pH 6–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–80°African cichlid 75–82°Glowlight tetra 74–80°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789African cichlid 7.8–8.6Glowlight tetra 6–7.5
No pH suits both. One would live in the wrong water all the time.

Size to scale

African cichlid · 5 inGlowlight tetra · 1.5 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"
Adult length in an aquarium. A fish can swallow anything that fits in its mouth, roughly a third to half its own length for predators.

Care at a glance

African cichlidGlowlight tetra
Temperature75–82 °F74–80 °F
pH7.8–8.66–7.5
Adult size5.0 in1.5 in
Minimum tank55 gal10 gal
TemperamentAggressivePeaceful
Swims atAll levelsMiddle
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 6+
DietHerbivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can african cichlids live with glowlight tetras?

No. African cichlids and glowlight tetras should not share a tank. African cichlids are aggressive and will bully peaceful glowlight tetras.

What temperature suits both african cichlids and glowlight tetras?

75–80 °F. African cichlids need 75–82 °F, glowlight tetras need 74–80 °F.

What size tank do african cichlids and glowlight tetras need together?

At least 55 gal, set by the african cichlid. Add space for each extra fish.