HomeCompare fishPeppered corydoras vs Black sharkminnow Peppered corydoras vs Black sharkminnow: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedAn adult Black sharkminnow is about 11 times the length of a Peppered corydoras and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 25–27°C (77–81°F).A pH of 6.5–7.5 suits both.Side by sidePeppered corydorasBlack sharkminnowAdult size8 cm (3.1 in)90 cm (35 in)Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)475 L (125 US gal)Temperature25–28°C (77–82°F)24–27°C (75–81°F)pH6.0–7.86.5–7.5Hardness5–19 dGH (89–339 ppm)2–15 dGH (36–268 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankExcellentGoodCare levelEasyEasyDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesPeppered corydorasCorydoras paleatusBlack sharkminnowLabeo chrysophekadion