HomeCompare fishChinese sucker vs Butterfly splitfin Chinese sucker vs Butterfly splitfin: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedAn adult Chinese sucker is about 8 times the length of a Butterfly splitfin and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 26–28°C (79–82°F).A pH of 6.0–7.5 suits both.Side by sideChinese suckerButterfly splitfinAdult size60 cm (24 in)8 cm (3.1 in)Minimum tank455 L (120 US gal)75 L (20 US gal)Temperature18–28°C (64–82°F)26–32°C (79–90°F)pH6.0–7.56.0–8.0Hardness–9–19 dGH (161–339 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelModerateEasyDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesChinese suckerMyxocyprinus asiaticusButterfly splitfinAmeca splendens