HomeCompare fishBlack sharkminnow vs Butterfly splitfin Black sharkminnow vs Butterfly splitfin: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedAn adult Black sharkminnow is about 11 times the length of a Butterfly splitfin and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 26–27°C (79–81°F).A pH of 6.5–7.5 suits both.Side by sideBlack sharkminnowButterfly splitfinAdult size90 cm (35 in)8 cm (3.1 in)Minimum tank475 L (125 US gal)75 L (20 US gal)Temperature24–27°C (75–81°F)26–32°C (79–90°F)pH6.5–7.56.0–8.0Hardness2–15 dGH (36–268 ppm)9–19 dGH (161–339 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelEasyEasyDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesBlack sharkminnowLabeo chrysophekadionButterfly splitfinAmeca splendens