HomeCompare fishDwarf botia vs Chinese sucker Dwarf botia vs Chinese sucker: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedAn adult Chinese sucker is about 12 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 botiaChinese suckerAdult size5 cm (2 in)60 cm (24 in)Minimum tank115 L (30 US gal)455 L (120 US gal)Temperature25–30°C (77–86°F)18–28°C (64–82°F)pH6.5–6.96.0–7.5Hardness1–15 dGH (18–268 ppm)–TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelModerateModerateDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesDwarf botiaYasuhikotakia sidthimunkiChinese suckerMyxocyprinus asiaticus