HomeCompare fishChinese sucker vs Northern trout gudgeon Chinese sucker vs Northern trout gudgeon: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedThe Northern trout gudgeon can be semi-aggressive or nip fins.An adult Chinese sucker is about 3 times the length of a Northern trout gudgeon and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 24–26°C (75–79°F).A pH of 6.0–7.5 suits both.Side by sideChinese suckerNorthern trout gudgeonAdult size60 cm (24 in)17.5 cm (6.9 in)Minimum tank455 L (120 US gal)150 L (40 US gal)Temperature18–28°C (64–82°F)24–26°C (75–79°F)pH6.0–7.56.0–7.8TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressiveCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelModerateEasyDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesChinese suckerMyxocyprinus asiaticusNorthern trout gudgeonMogurnda mogurnda