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	Ghost Knife Fish
fishnewbie Big Fish Posts: 349 Kudos: 619 Votes: 319 Registered: 01-Apr-2004	I found a good ad in the newspaper today for 70 gallon so might be getting that instead. Would this be enough space? I'm still not sure what other fish to keep with it. Maybe a BN pleco or common pleco. Possibly a gourami, some cory cats,or some schooling tetras? What are some fish that you all like that could go with It? [span class="edited"][Edited by fishnewbie 2004-08-04 20:18][/span] [span class="edited"][Edited by fishnewbie 2004-08-04 20:46][/span]
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
RustyBlade Mega Fish Posts: 987 Kudos: 1667 Votes: 391 Registered: 23-Apr-2003	Yeah they'd be fine. I've had neons in with my BGK and MOST of them have survived I've had cherry barbs as well and they were fine as well, so it's not as if the WILL eat smaller fish, it's just that they may be tempted
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
fishnewbie Big Fish Posts: 349 Kudos: 619 Votes: 319 Registered: 01-Apr-2004	I'm planning on getting congo tetras... I think they get big enough not to get eaten, right?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
RustyBlade Mega Fish Posts: 987 Kudos: 1667 Votes: 391 Registered: 23-Apr-2003	could i keep rams and angels with my BGK??? Yes, I have 2 angels and 2 Bolivian rams in with a BGK and they're all fine. hatchetfish, tetras, cories, and a pleco/synodontis for a 90 gallon? Tetras are at risk of being food for both the BGK and the Angels if you're talking neons or cardinals and I'd swap the plec for a bristlenose when you're talking 90 gallon tank.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
fishnewbie Big Fish Posts: 349 Kudos: 619 Votes: 319 Registered: 01-Apr-2004	could i keep rams and angels with my BGK??? Now I think I'm getting a 90 gallon!!! Maybe a pair of angels and a pair of rams, hatchetfish, tetras, cories, and a pleco/synodontis for a 90 gallon?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
fishnewbie Big Fish Posts: 349 Kudos: 619 Votes: 319 Registered: 01-Apr-2004	so is that like 120 gallons!? there is no way my mom would let me get somethin that big. I think 70 or maybe 90 is the limit for her. [span class="edited"][Edited by fishnewbie 2004-08-05 21:11][/span]
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
RustyBlade Mega Fish Posts: 987 Kudos: 1667 Votes: 391 Registered: 23-Apr-2003	Personally I would say the minimum would be a 4x2x2ft to keep an average fully grown BGK. And that's not ideal either, at least a 5x2x2ft and the BGK would be much happier
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
fishnewbie Big Fish Posts: 349 Kudos: 619 Votes: 319 Registered: 01-Apr-2004	come one some one HAS GOT to know
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
fishnewbie Big Fish Posts: 349 Kudos: 619 Votes: 319 Registered: 01-Apr-2004	What is the MINIMUM tank size for the BGK anyways???????
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
RustyBlade Mega Fish Posts: 987 Kudos: 1667 Votes: 391 Registered: 23-Apr-2003	LOL thanks smelly! I've now got 3 BGKs and Chief is still powering along The 70 gal tank would be ok(long term)if it was wide which is what they need, but if it was the normal width (around 15inch?)you'll find the BGK will feel very cramped as it grows which despite what the books tell you happens alot sooner than you think
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
skunk Enthusiast Posts: 185 Votes: 0 Registered: 23-Jun-2003	rusty is the BGk queeeen! she hass all the info anyone would need bout Bgks Rusty !!!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
Shinigami Ichthyophile Catfish/Oddball Fan Posts: 9962 Kudos: 2915 Registered: 22-Feb-2001	All those fish could live with a BGK, granted the tetras you get are larger species or deep-bodied ones. If that tank is appropriate or not will depend on it's width. It would be best if it were at least 20" wide, if not more, if this is to be a permanent home. -------------------------------------------- The aquarist is one who must learn the ways of the biologist, the chemist, and the veterinarian.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
fishnewbie Big Fish Posts: 349 Kudos: 619 Votes: 319 Registered: 01-Apr-2004	I'm thinking of getting a Black Ghost Knife Fish for my new 55 gallon. What other tankmates could i keep it with? What are good plants for it? [span class="edited"][Edited by fishnewbie 2004-08-03 16:46][/span]
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
fishnewbie Big Fish Posts: 349 Kudos: 619 Votes: 319 Registered: 01-Apr-2004	hmmm maybe i'll get one then... thanks for replies. let me know if you get any more info.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
boil Enthusiast Posts: 201 Kudos: 420 Votes: 28 Registered: 19-Dec-2003	john stone i told u i saw it on a few different sites.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
john.stone Banned Posts: 1600 Kudos: 2332 Votes: 18 Registered: 03-Apr-2003	Yes but that site says clown loaches can live in a 50g as well... which isn't true. They want to sell fish... never trust anyone why wants to sell you a fish.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
boil Enthusiast Posts: 201 Kudos: 420 Votes: 28 Registered: 19-Dec-2003	Ok i looked on alot of sites and they all said 20" of size. then i went on this site and it says they require a minimum of 50 gallon tank with good filtration - http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?siteid=21&pCatId=857
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
fish1 Banned Posts: 1727 Kudos: 1910 Votes: 58 Registered: 09-May-2004	My lfs says royal get 2.6ft. if that helps anyway.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
Perky Mega Fish Posts: 1064 Kudos: 1036 Votes: 162 Registered: 24-Nov-2003	Clowns get over 4ft, Royals get around 2ft?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
poisonwaffle Mega Fish Posts: 1397 Kudos: 591 Registered: 11-Feb-2003	Some Knives get about 4 feet long (clowns and/or royal I think...I can't remeber...), but BGK don't...
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