HomeCompare fishRedtail splitfin vs Black ghost Redtail splitfin vs Black ghost: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedThe Black ghost is aggressive towards other fish.The Redtail splitfin can be semi-aggressive or nip fins.An adult Black ghost is about 8 times the length of a Redtail splitfin and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 23–28°C (73–82°F).A pH of 6.0–8.0 suits both.Side by sideRedtail splitfinBlack ghostAdult size6 cm (2.4 in)50 cm (20 in)Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)210 L (55 US gal)Temperature15–32°C (59–90°F)23–28°C (73–82°F)pH6.0–8.06.0–8.0Hardness9–19 dGH (161–339 ppm)5–10 dGH (89–178 ppm)TemperamentSemi-aggressiveAggressiveCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelEasyModerateDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesRedtail splitfinXenotoca eiseniBlack ghostApteronotus albifrons