HomeCompare fishClown barb vs Mosquitofish Clown barb vs Mosquitofish: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedThe Mosquitofish can be semi-aggressive or nip fins.An adult Clown barb is about 4 times the length of a Mosquitofish and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 24–28°C (75–82°F).A pH of 6.0–7.0 suits both.Side by sideClown barbMosquitofishAdult size14 cm (5.5 in)4 cm (1.6 in)Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)40 L (11 US gal)Temperature24–28°C (75–82°F)12–29°C (54–84°F)pH6.0–7.06.0–8.0Hardness7–17 dGH (125–303 ppm)5–19 dGH (89–339 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressiveCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelEasyEasyDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesClown barbPuntius everettiMosquitofishGambusia affinis