HomeCompare fishBlack ghost vs Northern trout gudgeon Black ghost vs Northern trout gudgeon: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedThe Northern trout gudgeon can be semi-aggressive or nip fins.The Black ghost is aggressive towards other fish.The Black ghost grows about twice as long as the Northern trout gudgeon; watch for bullying or predation.Both are comfortable at 24–26°C (75–79°F).A pH of 6.0–7.8 suits both.Side by sideBlack ghostNorthern trout gudgeonAdult size50 cm (20 in)17.5 cm (6.9 in)Minimum tank210 L (55 US gal)150 L (40 US gal)Temperature23–28°C (73–82°F)24–26°C (75–79°F)pH6.0–8.06.0–7.8Hardness5–10 dGH (89–178 ppm)–TemperamentAggressiveSemi-aggressiveCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelModerateEasyDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesBlack ghostApteronotus albifronsNorthern trout gudgeonMogurnda mogurnda