Can glowlight tetras live with kissing gouramis?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Glowlight tetras and kissing gouramis can share a tank, but watch one thing. At 10 inches a kissing gourami can swallow a small glowlight tetra. Fast, alert fish usually stay out of reach.

Glowlight tetraGlowlight tetra74–80°F · pH 6–7.5 Kissing gouramiKissing gourami72–82°F · pH 6–8

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 74–80°Glowlight tetra 74–80°Kissing gourami 72–82°
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

Glowlight tetra · 1.5 inKissing gourami · 10 in0"2"4"6"8"10"
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 tetraKissing gourami
Temperature74–80 °F72–82 °F
pH6–7.56–8
Adult size1.5 in10.0 in
Minimum tank10 gal55 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 kissing gouramis

All kissing gourami tank mates

Questions

Can glowlight tetras live with kissing gouramis?

Yes, with care. Glowlight tetras and kissing gouramis can share a tank, but watch one thing. At 10 inches a kissing gourami can swallow a small glowlight tetra. Fast, alert fish usually stay out of reach.

What temperature suits both glowlight tetras and kissing gouramis?

74–80 °F. Glowlight tetras need 74–80 °F, kissing gouramis need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do glowlight tetras and kissing gouramis need together?

At least 55 gal, set by the kissing gourami. Add space for each extra fish.