Can crayfish live with glofish?
Verdict
Yes
Yes. Crayfish and glofish get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 72–77°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.
Why it works
- Both are fine at 72–77°F.
- pH 6.5–7.5 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: crayfish the bottom, glofish the mid.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Crayfish | GloFish tetra | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–77 °F | 72–80 °F |
| pH | 6.5–8 | 6–7.5 |
| Adult size | 5.0 in | 2.5 in |
| Minimum tank | 20 gal | 15 gal |
| Temperament | Aggressive | Semi-aggressive |
| Swims at | Bottom | Middle |
| Group | One per tank | Groups of 6+ |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
Better tank mates for crayfish
Better tank mates for glofish
Questions
Can crayfish live with glofish?
Yes. Crayfish and glofish get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 72–77°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.
What temperature suits both crayfish and glofish?
72–77 °F. Crayfish need 65–77 °F, glofish need 72–80 °F.
What size tank do crayfish and glofish need together?
At least 20 gal, set by the crayfish. Add space for each extra fish.













