Can elephant nose fish live with glofish?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Elephant nose fish and glofish can share a tank, but watch one thing. Glofish nip at slow fish. Elephant nose fish cannot get away.

Elephant nose fishElephant nose fish73–82°F · pH 6–7.5 GloFish tetraGloFish tetra72–80°F · pH 6–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

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The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
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The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Elephant nose fish · 9 inGloFish tetra · 2.5 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"7"8"9"
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

Elephant nose fishGloFish tetra
Temperature73–82 °F72–80 °F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Adult size9.0 in2.5 in
Minimum tank55 gal15 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietCarnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for elephant nose fish

All elephant nose fish tank mates

Better tank mates for glofish

All glofish tetra tank mates

Questions

Can elephant nose fish live with glofish?

Yes, with care. Elephant nose fish and glofish can share a tank, but watch one thing. Glofish nip at slow fish. Elephant nose fish cannot get away.

What temperature suits both elephant nose fish and glofish?

73–80 °F. Elephant nose fish need 73–82 °F, glofish need 72–80 °F.

What size tank do elephant nose fish and glofish need together?

At least 55 gal, set by the elephant nose fish. Add space for each extra fish.