HomeCompare fishDwarf botia vs Mosquitofish Dwarf botia vs Mosquitofish: can they live together? Verdict: With cautionThe Mosquitofish can be semi-aggressive or nip fins.Both are comfortable at 25–29°C (77–84°F).A pH of 6.5–6.9 suits both.Minimum tank for the pair: 115 L (30 US gal)Side by sideDwarf botiaMosquitofishAdult size5 cm (2 in)4 cm (1.6 in)Minimum tank115 L (30 US gal)40 L (11 US gal)Temperature25–30°C (77–86°F)12–29°C (54–84°F)pH6.5–6.96.0–8.0Hardness1–15 dGH (18–268 ppm)5–19 dGH (89–339 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressiveCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelModerateEasyDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesDwarf botiaYasuhikotakia sidthimunkiMosquitofishGambusia affinis