HomeCompare fishDwarf botia vs Northern trout gudgeon Dwarf botia vs Northern trout gudgeon: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedThe Northern trout gudgeon can be semi-aggressive or nip fins.An adult Northern trout gudgeon is about 4 times the length of a Dwarf botia and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 25–26°C (77–79°F).A pH of 6.5–6.9 suits both.Side by sideDwarf botiaNorthern trout gudgeonAdult size5 cm (2 in)17.5 cm (6.9 in)Minimum tank115 L (30 US gal)150 L (40 US gal)Temperature25–30°C (77–86°F)24–26°C (75–79°F)pH6.5–6.96.0–7.8Hardness1–15 dGH (18–268 ppm)–TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressiveCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelModerateEasyDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesDwarf botiaYasuhikotakia sidthimunkiNorthern trout gudgeonMogurnda mogurnda