Can firemouth cichlids live with glofish?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Firemouth cichlids and glofish make a good pair. Both are fine at 75–80°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Firemouth cichlidFiremouth cichlid75–86°F · pH 6.5–8 GloFish tetraGloFish tetra72–80°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–80°Firemouth cichlid 75–86°GloFish tetra 72–80°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Firemouth cichlid 6.5–8GloFish tetra 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Firemouth cichlid · 6 inGloFish tetra · 2.5 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

Firemouth cichlidGloFish tetra
Temperature75–86 °F72–80 °F
pH6.5–86–7.5
Adult size6.0 in2.5 in
Minimum tank30 gal15 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for firemouth cichlids

All firemouth cichlid tank mates

Better tank mates for glofish

All glofish tetra tank mates

Questions

Can firemouth cichlids live with glofish?

Yes. Firemouth cichlids and glofish make a good pair. Both are fine at 75–80°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both firemouth cichlids and glofish?

75–80 °F. Firemouth cichlids need 75–86 °F, glofish need 72–80 °F.

What size tank do firemouth cichlids and glofish need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the firemouth cichlid. Add space for each extra fish.