HomeCompare fishDwarf botia vs Black sharkminnow Dwarf botia vs Black sharkminnow: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedAn adult Black sharkminnow is about 18 times the length of a Dwarf botia and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 25–27°C (77–81°F).A pH of 6.5–6.9 suits both.Side by sideDwarf botiaBlack sharkminnowAdult size5 cm (2 in)90 cm (35 in)Minimum tank115 L (30 US gal)475 L (125 US gal)Temperature25–30°C (77–86°F)24–27°C (75–81°F)pH6.5–6.96.5–7.5Hardness1–15 dGH (18–268 ppm)2–15 dGH (36–268 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelModerateEasyDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesDwarf botiaYasuhikotakia sidthimunkiBlack sharkminnowLabeo chrysophekadion