HomeCompare fishBlack sharkminnow vs Mosquitofish Black sharkminnow vs Mosquitofish: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedThe Mosquitofish can be semi-aggressive or nip fins.An adult Black sharkminnow is about 22 times the length of a Mosquitofish and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 24–27°C (75–81°F).A pH of 6.5–7.5 suits both.Side by sideBlack sharkminnowMosquitofishAdult size90 cm (35 in)4 cm (1.6 in)Minimum tank475 L (125 US gal)40 L (11 US gal)Temperature24–27°C (75–81°F)12–29°C (54–84°F)pH6.5–7.56.0–8.0Hardness2–15 dGH (36–268 ppm)5–19 dGH (89–339 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressiveCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelEasyEasyDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesBlack sharkminnowLabeo chrysophekadionMosquitofishGambusia affinis