Can neon tetras live with glofish?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Neon tetras and glofish get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 72–79°F. Plan on at least 15 gal.

Neon tetraNeon tetra72–79°F · pH 6–7 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: 72–79°Neon tetra 72–79°GloFish tetra 72–80°
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

Neon tetra · 1.5 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

Neon tetraGloFish tetra
Temperature72–79 °F72–80 °F
pH6–76–7.5
Adult size1.5 in2.5 in
Minimum tank10 gal15 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atMiddleMiddle
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for neon tetras

All neon tetra tank mates

Better tank mates for glofish

All glofish tetra tank mates

Questions

Can neon tetras live with glofish?

Yes. Neon tetras and glofish get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 72–79°F. Plan on at least 15 gal.

What temperature suits both neon tetras and glofish?

72–79 °F. Neon tetras need 72–79 °F, glofish need 72–80 °F.

What size tank do neon tetras and glofish need together?

At least 15 gal, set by the glofish tetra. Add space for each extra fish.