Can hillstream loaches live with glofish?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Hillstream loaches and glofish get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 72–75°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Hillstream loachHillstream loach68–75°F · pH 6.5–7.5 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: 72–75°Hillstream loach 68–75°GloFish tetra 72–80°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Hillstream loach 6.5–7.5GloFish tetra 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Hillstream loach · 2.5 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

Hillstream loachGloFish tetra
Temperature68–75 °F72–80 °F
pH6.5–7.56–7.5
Adult size2.5 in2.5 in
Minimum tank20 gal15 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupGroups of 3+Groups of 6+
DietHerbivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for hillstream loaches

All hillstream loach tank mates

Better tank mates for glofish

All glofish tetra tank mates

Questions

Can hillstream loaches live with glofish?

Yes. Hillstream loaches and glofish get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 72–75°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both hillstream loaches and glofish?

72–75 °F. Hillstream loaches need 68–75 °F, glofish need 72–80 °F.

What size tank do hillstream loaches and glofish need together?

At least 20 gal, set by the hillstream loach. Add space for each extra fish.