Black Ghost Knife Tankmates

[botia]

I m thinking about getting a black ghost knife and I have 3 electric yellows cichlids, 2 dragon blood cichlids, 2 blue zebra cichlids, 1 6in plecostomus and 1 chocolate talking catfish(platydoras costatus) in a 80 gallon aquarium would they all go together.

 

[KittyKat]

No: Rift Lake cichlids are only compatible with other Rift Lake cichlids (usually only with those from the same lake) and some plecos due to aggression. Also, some of those fish have quite opposite water requirements.

 

[Squidward]

No: Rift Lake cichlids are only compatible with other Rift Lake cichlids (usually only with those from the same lake) and some plecos due to aggression. Also, some of those fish have quite opposite water requirements.

Agree.
BGK and Rift Cichlids want different water conditions and also eat differrent foods. The cichlids are vegetarian and the BGK eats meatier food which will cause problems for the cichlids.

Also, the type of tank setup should be different.
The cichlids should have big rock piles. The BGK is from rivers, and likes lots of wood and plants among which it can hide.