HomeCompare fishChinese sucker vs Mosquitofish Chinese sucker vs Mosquitofish: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedThe Mosquitofish can be semi-aggressive or nip fins.An adult Chinese sucker is about 15 times the length of a Mosquitofish 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 sideChinese suckerMosquitofishAdult size60 cm (24 in)4 cm (1.6 in)Minimum tank455 L (120 US gal)40 L (11 US gal)Temperature18–28°C (64–82°F)12–29°C (54–84°F)pH6.0–7.56.0–8.0Hardness–5–19 dGH (89–339 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressiveCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelModerateEasyDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesChinese suckerMyxocyprinus asiaticusMosquitofishGambusia affinis