HomeCompare fishReticulated corydoras vs Black sharkminnow Reticulated corydoras vs Black sharkminnow: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedAn adult Black sharkminnow is about 15 times the length of a Reticulated corydoras and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 24–26°C (75–79°F).A pH of 6.5–7.5 suits both.Side by sideReticulated corydorasBlack sharkminnowAdult size6 cm (2.4 in)90 cm (35 in)Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)475 L (125 US gal)Temperature22–26°C (72–79°F)24–27°C (75–81°F)pH6.0–8.06.5–7.5Hardness2–25 dGH (36–446 ppm)2–15 dGH (36–268 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelEasyEasyDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesReticulated corydorasCorydoras reticulatusBlack sharkminnowLabeo chrysophekadion