HomeCompare fishGangetic leaffish vs African bonytongue Gangetic leaffish vs African bonytongue: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedThe African bonytongue is aggressive towards other fish.The Gangetic leaffish is aggressive towards other fish.An adult African bonytongue is about 5 times the length of a Gangetic leaffish and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 24–27°C (75–81°F).A pH of 6.9–7.5 suits both.Side by sideGangetic leaffishAfrican bonytongueAdult size20 cm (7.9 in)100 cm (39 in)Minimum tank150 L (40 US gal)455 L (120 US gal)Temperature23–27°C (73–81°F)24–30°C (75–86°F)pH6.9–8.06.7–7.5Hardness10–20 dGH (178–357 ppm)4–12 dGH (71–214 ppm)TemperamentAggressiveAggressiveCommunity tankGood–Care levelModerateDifficultDietCarnivoreCarnivoreSpecies profilesGangetic leaffishNandus nandusAfrican bonytongueHeterotis niloticus