Spotted ctenopoma vs Mosquitofish: can they live together?

Verdict: Not recommended

  • The Mosquitofish can be semi-aggressive or nip fins.
  • The Spotted ctenopoma is aggressive towards other fish.
  • An adult Spotted ctenopoma is about 4 times the length of a Mosquitofish and may eat it.
  • Both are comfortable at 12–25°C (54–77°F).
  • A pH of 6.0–8.0 suits both.

Side by side

Spotted ctenopomaMosquitofish
Adult size15 cm (5.9 in)4 cm (1.6 in)
Minimum tank210 L (55 US gal)40 L (11 US gal)
Temperature5–25°C (41–77°F)12–29°C (54–84°F)
pH6.0–8.06.0–8.0
Hardness5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)5–19 dGH (89–339 ppm)
TemperamentAggressiveSemi-aggressive
Community tankGoodGood
Care levelEasyEasy
DietCarnivoreOmnivore