Amazon leaffish vs Black ghost: can they live together?

Verdict: Not recommended

  • The Black ghost 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 Black ghost is about 5 times the length of a Amazon leaffish and may eat it.
  • Both are comfortable at 23–26°C (73–79°F).
  • A pH of 6.0–6.5 suits both.

Side by side

Amazon leaffishBlack ghost
Adult size10 cm (3.9 in)50 cm (20 in)
Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)210 L (55 US gal)
Temperature22–26°C (72–79°F)23–28°C (73–82°F)
pH6.0–6.56.0–8.0
Hardness5–8 dGH (89–143 ppm)5–10 dGH (89–178 ppm)
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveAggressive
Community tankNot suitableGood
Care levelDifficultModerate
DietCarnivoreOmnivore

Species profiles