HomeCompare fishBlack ghost vs Butterfly splitfin Black ghost vs Butterfly splitfin: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedThe 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 sideBlack ghostButterfly splitfinAdult 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)pH6.0–8.06.0–8.0Hardness5–10 dGH (89–178 ppm)9–19 dGH (161–339 ppm)TemperamentAggressivePeacefulCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelModerateEasyDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesBlack ghostApteronotus albifronsButterfly splitfinAmeca splendens