Can glowlight tetras live with electric blue acaras?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Glowlight tetras and electric blue acaras can share a tank, but watch one thing. A grown electric blue acara may treat small glowlight tetras as food, especially at night.

Glowlight tetraGlowlight tetra74–80°F · pH 6–7.5 Electric blue acaraElectric blue acara72–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 74–80°Glowlight tetra 74–80°Electric blue acara 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Glowlight tetra 6–7.5Electric blue acara 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Glowlight tetra · 1.5 inElectric blue acara · 6 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

Glowlight tetraElectric blue acara
Temperature74–80 °F72–82 °F
pH6–7.56.5–7.5
Adult size1.5 in6.0 in
Minimum tank10 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atMiddleMiddle
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for glowlight tetras

All glowlight tetra tank mates

Better tank mates for electric blue acaras

All electric blue acara tank mates

Questions

Can glowlight tetras live with electric blue acaras?

Yes, with care. Glowlight tetras and electric blue acaras can share a tank, but watch one thing. A grown electric blue acara may treat small glowlight tetras as food, especially at night.

What temperature suits both glowlight tetras and electric blue acaras?

74–80 °F. Glowlight tetras need 74–80 °F, electric blue acaras need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do glowlight tetras and electric blue acaras need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the electric blue acara. Add space for each extra fish.