HomeCompare fishGangetic leaffish vs Freshwater butterflyfish Gangetic leaffish vs Freshwater butterflyfish: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedThe Freshwater butterflyfish is aggressive towards other fish.The Gangetic leaffish is aggressive towards other fish.Both are comfortable at 24–27°C (75–81°F).A pH of 6.9–7.5 suits both.Side by sideGangetic leaffishFreshwater butterflyfishAdult size20 cm (7.9 in)11 cm (4.3 in)Minimum tank150 L (40 US gal)75 L (20 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)2–10 dGH (36–178 ppm)TemperamentAggressiveAggressiveCommunity tankGood–Care levelModerate–DietCarnivoreCarnivoreSpecies profilesGangetic leaffishNandus nandusFreshwater butterflyfishPantodon buchholzi