FishProfiles.com Message Forums

	BGK and Rummies
Alex Fish Addict 510 Posts: 721 Registered: 03-Oct-2004	could i have a bgk with a school of rummy nosed tetras ive been told that if i stuff him with food till hes about to explode it wont be a problem is this right ''All the clown fish and yellow tangs in the world cant save you now!''
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
Shannen Banned Posts: 1160 Kudos: 1686 Votes: 98 Registered: 17-Feb-2004	FYI all I am one of the people Alex spoke to about this. Alex, I never said that you need to stuff him until he is about to explode. I said they are opportunistic hunters, and as long as they are well fed they do not seem to hunt. Miss a couple of feedings and you might find a tetra or 2 missing. BGK's do not hunt if they do not have to IME.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
switchbladeclownloach Hobbyist Posts: 96 Kudos: 114 Votes: 0 Registered: 07-Dec-2004	yeah I keep a full grwon black ghost knife with hatchets and tetras and harlies
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
Alex Fish Addict 510 Posts: 721 Registered: 03-Oct-2004	would it be fine in a 115g or would it need 150gals ''All the clown fish and yellow tangs in the world cant save you now!''
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
switchbladeclownloach Hobbyist Posts: 96 Kudos: 114 Votes: 0 Registered: 07-Dec-2004	both are fine in my opinion bgk grow pretty slow not as slow as clown loaches I think but pretty slow
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	In theory, keeping the BGK full would make it less likely to eat the tetras. However, I still would not risk it. What happens if you can't feed the fish for some reason, or go on a trip? If the knife fish is large enough and hungry enough, there is a good chance that those rummynose tetras will just become a snack. Granted, a beautiful and expensive snack that you would have come to love, but just a snack nonetheless. And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
Alex Fish Addict 510 Posts: 721 Registered: 03-Oct-2004	if i go on a trip or something like that ill get some friends to feed it ''All the clown fish and yellow tangs in the world cant save you now!''
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
iltat Mega Fish Posts: 1076 Kudos: 1216 Votes: 0 Registered: 14-Oct-2002	I have a foot-long BGK in a tank with ottos and haven't lost an otto to him yet. From my research, mine's the exception to the rule. It will depend on the BGK you have/get. His personality will dictate whether he munches on smaller inhabitants or not in the long run... PM/email/msg me if you have any questions/comments regarding me or my knowledge or if you want me to read a thread.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
Shannen Banned Posts: 1160 Kudos: 1686 Votes: 98 Registered: 17-Feb-2004	Whats been on the menu for mine? About 15 glolight tetras; 3 or 4 otos, and even a very small ram. Meh, he is one of my fave fish. They only go missing when I forget to feed. I kinda like having a mild mannered hunter in the tank. It keeps everyone on their toes, and since he only hunts at night it doesn't really stress them. I just replace his snacks. No biggy
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
Alex Fish Addict 510 Posts: 721 Registered: 03-Oct-2004	guess who just bought a bgk its in my 42 now untill i get a tank ready for him but dont worry hes just an inch long ''All the clown fish and yellow tangs in the world cant save you now!''
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58


	Jump to:

The views expressed on this page are the implied opinions of their respective authors.
Under no circumstances do the comments on this page represent the opinions of the staff of FishProfiles.com.

FishProfiles.com Forums, version 11.0
Mazeguy Smilies