HomeCompare fishBleeding-heart tetra vs Black ghost Bleeding-heart tetra vs Black ghost: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedThe Black ghost is aggressive towards other fish.An adult Black ghost is about 8 times the length of a Bleeding-heart tetra and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 23–28°C (73–82°F).A pH of 6.0–7.2 suits both.Side by sideBleeding-heart tetraBlack ghostAdult size6 cm (2.4 in)50 cm (20 in)Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)210 L (55 US gal)Temperature23–28°C (73–82°F)23–28°C (73–82°F)pH5.6–7.26.0–8.0Hardness3–12 dGH (54–214 ppm)5–10 dGH (89–178 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulAggressiveCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelEasyModerateDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesBleeding-heart tetraHyphessobrycon erythrostigmaBlack ghostApteronotus albifrons