Can hillstream loaches live with glowlight tetras?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Hillstream loaches and glowlight tetras can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 74–75°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.

Hillstream loachHillstream loach68–75°F · pH 6.5–7.5 Glowlight tetraGlowlight tetra74–80°F · pH 6–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 74–75°Hillstream loach 68–75°Glowlight tetra 74–80°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Hillstream loach 6.5–7.5Glowlight tetra 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Hillstream loach · 2.5 inGlowlight tetra · 1.5 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 loachGlowlight tetra
Temperature68–75 °F74–80 °F
pH6.5–7.56–7.5
Adult size2.5 in1.5 in
Minimum tank20 gal10 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupGroups of 3+Groups of 6+
DietHerbivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for hillstream loaches

All hillstream loach tank mates

Better tank mates for glowlight tetras

All glowlight tetra tank mates

Questions

Can hillstream loaches live with glowlight tetras?

Yes, with care. Hillstream loaches and glowlight tetras can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 74–75°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.

What temperature suits both hillstream loaches and glowlight tetras?

74–75 °F. Hillstream loaches need 68–75 °F, glowlight tetras need 74–80 °F.

What size tank do hillstream loaches and glowlight tetras need together?

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