Amazon leaffish vs Freshwater butterflyfish: can they live together?

Verdict: Not recommended

  • The Freshwater butterflyfish 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.
  • Their preferred pH ranges don't overlap.
  • Both are comfortable at 24–26°C (75–79°F).

Side by side

Amazon leaffishFreshwater butterflyfish
Adult size10 cm (3.9 in)11 cm (4.3 in)
Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)75 L (20 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)2–10 dGH (36–178 ppm)
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveAggressive
Community tankNot suitable–
Care levelDifficult–
DietCarnivoreCarnivore

Species profiles