HomeCompare fishBlackbarred limia vs Chinese sucker Blackbarred limia vs Chinese sucker: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedAn adult Chinese sucker is about 10 times the length of a Blackbarred limia and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 25–28°C (77–82°F).A pH of 7.0–7.5 suits both.Side by sideBlackbarred limiaChinese suckerAdult size6 cm (2.4 in)60 cm (24 in)Minimum tank–455 L (120 US gal)Temperature25–28°C (77–82°F)18–28°C (64–82°F)pH7.0–8.06.0–7.5Hardness9–19 dGH (161–339 ppm)–TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelEasyModerateDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesBlackbarred limiaLimia nigrofasciataChinese suckerMyxocyprinus asiaticus