Amazon leaffish vs Pirapatinga: can they live together?

Verdict: Not recommended

  • The Pirapatinga is best kept in a species tank.
  • The Amazon leaffish is best kept in a species tank.
  • The Amazon leaffish can be semi-aggressive or nip fins.
  • An adult Pirapatinga is about 9 times the length of a Amazon leaffish and may eat it.
  • Both are comfortable at 22–26°C (72–79°F).
  • A pH of 6.0–6.5 suits both.

Side by side

Amazon leaffishPirapatinga
Adult size10 cm (3.9 in)88 cm (35 in)
Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)–
Temperature22–26°C (72–79°F)22–28°C (72–82°F)
pH6.0–6.54.8–6.8
Hardness5–8 dGH (89–143 ppm)4–15 dGH (71–268 ppm)
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Community tankNot suitableNot suitable
Care levelDifficultEasy
DietCarnivoreHerbivore

Species profiles