African Knife Fish And Black Ghost Knife, Friends? |
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  Feb 14 2007, 11:56 PM
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Hello all,
I recently just got back into having aquariums and was wondering if anyone had any opinions or insight as to how well african knife fish and black ghost knife fish would get along in the same tank? I just set up an acrylic 65 tall and would like to keep a few african knife's, a black ghost, and a pair of upside-down catfish in it once it gets seasoned. Has anyone had any problems or heard of problems with them together? Thanks, Dave |
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Feb 15 2007, 05:20 AM
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 Fishaholic  Group: Members Posts: 276 Joined: 24-April 06 From: Tennessee Member No.: 20870 |
You'll need a bigger tank, BGK's need atleast 80 alone.
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Feb 15 2007, 11:51 AM
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 Fishaholic Group: Members Posts: 307 Joined: 8-August 06 From: Stratford, UK Member No.: 23615 |
yeah you wont be able to keep a bgk in that tank, considering it is a tall tank as well which im guessing means it is not as long. Bgks need at least a 4ft tank (i think).
But otherwise bgks will get on fine with africans. Rob |
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Feb 15 2007, 01:27 PM
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 Fishaholic Group: Members Posts: 213 Joined: 26-April 06 From: Warwickshire, UK Member No.: 20927 |
I've often wondered the same thing.
By saying they will get on find, does this mean that African Knife Fish don't emit an electric pulse? ... |
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Feb 15 2007, 04:21 PM
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I wouldn't mix species of knifes together
you'll end up with one or both with no eyes, or worse. |
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Feb 17 2007, 11:37 AM
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Fishaholic Group: Members Posts: 307 Joined: 8-August 06 From: Stratford, UK Member No.: 23615 |
QUOTE(Creature Seeker @ Feb 15 2007, 01:27 PM) [snapback]1490944[/snapback] I've often wondered the same thing. By saying they will get on find, does this mean that African Knife Fish don't emit an electric pulse? ... No they both do, but they can alter the frequency of the pulse to stop it "jamming" the others signal  .Rob |
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