HomeCompare fishBloodfin tetra vs Chinese sucker Bloodfin tetra vs Chinese sucker: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedAn adult Chinese sucker is about 11 times the length of a Bloodfin tetra and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 18–28°C (64–82°F).A pH of 6.0–7.5 suits both.Side by sideBloodfin tetraChinese suckerAdult size5.5 cm (2.2 in)60 cm (24 in)Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)455 L (120 US gal)Temperature18–28°C (64–82°F)18–28°C (64–82°F)pH6.0–8.06.0–7.5Hardness10–30 dGH (178–535 ppm)–TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankExcellentGoodCare levelEasyModerateDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesBloodfin tetraAphyocharax anisitsiChinese suckerMyxocyprinus asiaticus