HomeCompare fishGarnet tetra vs Black ghost Garnet tetra vs Black ghost: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedThe Black ghost is aggressive towards other fish.An adult Black ghost is about 10 times the length of a Garnet tetra and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 23–27°C (73–81°F).A pH of 6.0 suits both.Side by sideGarnet tetraBlack ghostAdult size5 cm (2 in)50 cm (20 in)Minimum tank55 L (15 US gal)210 L (55 US gal)Temperature23–27°C (73–81°F)23–28°C (73–82°F)pH5.0–6.06.0–8.0Hardness5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)5–10 dGH (89–178 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulAggressiveCommunity tankExcellentGoodCare level–ModerateDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesGarnet tetraHemigrammus pulcherBlack ghostApteronotus albifrons