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amico Hobbyist Posts: 112 Kudos: 138 Votes: 4 Registered: 05-Jan-2005	i was wondering if a black ghost knofe fish would be compadable with cichlids namely 2 convicts and 1 jewelled. they are in a 27 gallon tank
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:18
victimizati0n Banned Posts: 1217 Kudos: 1105 Votes: 31 Registered: 29-Apr-2004	No, since all of the fish you mentioned need bigger tanks. BGK's need a 55 gallon tank minimum (US gallons)
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:18
fish1 Banned Posts: 1727 Kudos: 1910 Votes: 58 Registered: 09-May-2004	nope black ghost knife get up to 18in and need a 75gallon when they get older they wont be able to turn around easily in a 55gallon. 18in fish 12in width. kinda pushing it. fish1
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:18
victimizati0n Banned Posts: 1217 Kudos: 1105 Votes: 31 Registered: 29-Apr-2004	most BGK's max out at 12" in captivity. Also, a fish isnt fully extended when turning around. I have a huge pleco in my 55g, and it can turn around fine with no problem at all.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:18
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	Black ghost knifes get bigger than plecos though, and can exceed twenty inches in captivity. It depends on if they are given enough room to grow. I personally would give these fish at least ninety gallons. The convict and jewel cichlids will eventually need a bigger tank, just so you know. 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 11:18


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