i am considering getting a black ghostknife fish but he will only be in a 2ft tank.the 2ft tank is 70L, will this be suitable as i have heard they need pretty big tanks. the ones they suply at the pet store are only small, but do they grow quickly? any help will be appreciated :)
2007-10-24 11:44:14 · 3 answers · asked by Amanda14 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
BGKs get about 8-12" in captivity, but grow slowly compared to some other fish. They are very interesting fish (I have 2) and I can understand your wanting them, but they will most likely outgrow your tank in about 6 months. It is always best to avoid buying fish that you can not accommodate at their maximum size, so if you really have your heart set on them you will need between a 60-90g tank. BGKs are erratic swimmer so the most important thing to consider when buying them a tank is the dimensions. They need a tank that is wide enough (as well as long and deep) for them to turn around at their full grown 12" size. Hope this helped.
2007-10-24 11:52:47 · answer #1 · answered by J S 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
not really. for a fully grown BGK you need to have at least 75 gallons to 100 gallons.
my largest BGK was around 24 inches and it was in a 125.
They dont grow quickly but you still need a larger tank that what you are considering.
2007-10-24 11:49:25 · answer #2 · answered by Coral Reef Forum 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your tank is definitely too small for a Black Ghost. They grow very rapidly when fed their correct diet(live fish ,earthworms etc.) At adult size they can be almost as long as your tank.
2007-10-24 11:50:58 · answer #3 · answered by PeeTee 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋