Black ghost vs Butterfly splitfin: can they live together?

Verdict: Not recommended

  • The Black ghost is aggressive towards other fish.
  • An adult Black ghost is about 6 times the length of a Butterfly splitfin and may eat it.
  • Both are comfortable at 26–28°C (79–82°F).
  • A pH of 6.0–8.0 suits both.

Side by side

Black ghostButterfly splitfin
Adult size50 cm (20 in)8 cm (3.1 in)
Minimum tank210 L (55 US gal)75 L (20 US gal)
Temperature23–28°C (73–82°F)26–32°C (79–90°F)
pH6.0–8.06.0–8.0
Hardness5–10 dGH (89–178 ppm)9–19 dGH (161–339 ppm)
TemperamentAggressivePeaceful
Community tankGoodGood
Care levelModerateEasy
DietOmnivoreOmnivore