Amazon leaffish vs African bonytongue: can they live together?

Verdict: Not recommended

  • The African bonytongue is aggressive towards other fish.
  • The Amazon leaffish is best kept in a species tank.
  • The Amazon leaffish can be semi-aggressive or nip fins.
  • An adult African bonytongue is about 10 times the length of a Amazon leaffish and may eat it.
  • Their preferred pH ranges don't overlap.
  • Both are comfortable at 24–26°C (75–79°F).

Side by side

Amazon leaffishAfrican bonytongue
Adult size10 cm (3.9 in)100 cm (39 in)
Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)455 L (120 US gal)
Temperature22–26°C (72–79°F)24–30°C (75–86°F)
pH6.0–6.56.7–7.5
Hardness5–8 dGH (89–143 ppm)4–12 dGH (71–214 ppm)
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveAggressive
Community tankNot suitable–
Care levelDifficultDifficult
DietCarnivoreCarnivore

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