HomeCompare fishPeppered corydoras vs Black ghost Peppered corydoras vs Black ghost: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedThe Black ghost is aggressive towards other fish.An adult Black ghost is about 6 times the length of a Peppered corydoras and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 25–28°C (77–82°F).A pH of 6.0–7.8 suits both.Side by sidePeppered corydorasBlack ghostAdult size8 cm (3.1 in)50 cm (20 in)Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)210 L (55 US gal)Temperature25–28°C (77–82°F)23–28°C (73–82°F)pH6.0–7.86.0–8.0Hardness5–19 dGH (89–339 ppm)5–10 dGH (89–178 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulAggressiveCommunity tankExcellentGoodCare levelEasyModerateDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesPeppered corydorasCorydoras paleatusBlack ghostApteronotus albifrons