Northern trout gudgeon vs Mosquitofish: can they live together?

Verdict: Not recommended

  • The Mosquitofish can be semi-aggressive or nip fins.
  • The Northern trout gudgeon can be semi-aggressive or nip fins.
  • An adult Northern trout gudgeon is about 4 times the length of a Mosquitofish and may eat it.
  • Both are comfortable at 24–26°C (75–79°F).
  • A pH of 6.0–7.8 suits both.

Side by side

Northern trout gudgeonMosquitofish
Adult size17.5 cm (6.9 in)4 cm (1.6 in)
Minimum tank150 L (40 US gal)40 L (11 US gal)
Temperature24–26°C (75–79°F)12–29°C (54–84°F)
pH6.0–7.86.0–8.0
Hardness–5–19 dGH (89–339 ppm)
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
Community tankGoodGood
Care levelEasyEasy
DietOmnivoreOmnivore