HomeCompare fishGoldeneye cichlid vs Black sharkminnow Goldeneye cichlid vs Black sharkminnow: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedAn adult Black sharkminnow is about 12 times the length of a Goldeneye cichlid and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 24–27°C (75–81°F).A pH of 6.5–7.5 suits both.Side by sideGoldeneye cichlidBlack sharkminnowAdult size7.5 cm (3 in)90 cm (35 in)Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)475 L (125 US gal)Temperature24–27°C (75–81°F)24–27°C (75–81°F)pH6.0–8.06.5–7.5Hardness5–19 dGH (89–339 ppm)2–15 dGH (36–268 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelEasyEasyDietCarnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesGoldeneye cichlidNannacara anomalaBlack sharkminnowLabeo chrysophekadion