HomeCompare fishDwarf botia vs Black ghost Dwarf botia vs Black ghost: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedThe Black ghost is aggressive towards other fish.An adult Black ghost is about 10 times the length of a Dwarf botia and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 25–28°C (77–82°F).A pH of 6.5–6.9 suits both.Side by sideDwarf botiaBlack ghostAdult size5 cm (2 in)50 cm (20 in)Minimum tank115 L (30 US gal)210 L (55 US gal)Temperature25–30°C (77–86°F)23–28°C (73–82°F)pH6.5–6.96.0–8.0Hardness1–15 dGH (18–268 ppm)5–10 dGH (89–178 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulAggressiveCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelModerateModerateDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesDwarf botiaYasuhikotakia sidthimunkiBlack ghostApteronotus albifrons