Can guppies live with glofish?
Verdict
No
No. Guppies and glofish should not share a tank. Glofish nip fins, and the long fins of guppies are an easy target.
What to watch
- Deal breakerGlofish nip fins, and the long fins of guppies are an easy target.
What works
- Both are fine at 72–80°F.
- pH 6.8–7.5 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: guppies the top, glofish the mid.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Guppy | GloFish tetra | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–82 °F | 72–80 °F |
| pH | 6.8–7.8 | 6–7.5 |
| Adult size | 2.0 in | 2.5 in |
| Minimum tank | 10 gal | 15 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Semi-aggressive |
| Swims at | Top | Middle |
| Group | Groups of 3+ | Groups of 6+ |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
Better tank mates for guppies
Better tank mates for glofish
Questions
Can guppies live with glofish?
No. Guppies and glofish should not share a tank. Glofish nip fins, and the long fins of guppies are an easy target.
What temperature suits both guppies and glofish?
72–80 °F. Guppies need 72–82 °F, glofish need 72–80 °F.
What size tank do guppies and glofish need together?
At least 15 gal, set by the glofish tetra. Add space for each extra fish.










