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i was thinking of doing a biotope in a 60gal that im going to purchase. i have a bgk that is going into the tank anyone have any ideas how to set up a biotope around a bgk? if so maybe even some pics if you guys got it

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Hi,
In doing some reading, you will want to provide the fish
a couple of caves that it can feel secure in and large
enough so that it can grow and still use them.
Because they are mainly nocturnal, I would use lighting
in the 2 to 3 watts per gallon to grow pretty near any
plants that you want that come from South America.
You can provide some driftwood as well.

It looks like you can house about 3 in a tank that size,
and remember that anything else in that tank would be
considered food.

To enjoy them, I would have the lights on timers. I would
run the regular lights for 10 hours and then switch over
to "Moonlights" for another 6 hours, and then complete
darkness for the remainder of the 24 hour cycle. That
would give the plants a normal photo period, and you, time
in the evening, to enjoy the fish as they came out hunting.

One of dozens of sites:
http://www.aqualandpetsplus.com/Knife,%20Black%20Ghost.htm

Frank


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thanks frank. i already have the bgk. i was looking for other fish big enough that they wouldnt be food. the other thing is several websites say that they are from thailand and asia

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I'd do what Frank suggested, mostly driftwood and caves. If you do want plants stick with ones that require low light. Java fern instantly comes to mind. There are a few different varieties and they can be attatched to the driftwood and rocks and just be allowed to take over.

With all the caves you might want to consider some of the mid sized loaches. Not sure I'd suggest clowns for that small of a tank. The caves would (hopefully) provide enough protection from them being invited to dinner....

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ok good start. i do appreciate and like the advice. im big on the even look so i like the bottom feeders and stuff but i want upper water fish as well. so i may break the idea of goin with a biotope

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