View Full Version : BGK with Polypterus???
smithj427
07-15-2008, 12:13 AM
I currently have a 6" BGK and was wondering if they can get along with Polypterus'? I was thinking of gettin a senegal. If anyone knows. I was going to make sure they had seperate spots to hide in on different sides of the tank. Thanks for the help.
moonchild1970
07-15-2008, 12:48 AM
Yes they get on excellent together.
Lupin
07-15-2008, 12:49 AM
I tried both with no issues.
groove
07-15-2008, 6:39 AM
great tankmates! they'll have no problem co-existing. i have some living together now.
smithj427
07-15-2008, 8:02 AM
K sweet! Thanks for the help. The senegal would most likely eat my neons though right? This probably should be in the polypterus section but I figured my main concern was the BGK. Thanks again!
If they can catch the neons, there is a chance they will be gone.
dark_knights_99
07-15-2008, 8:38 AM
K sweet! Thanks for the help. The senegal would most likely eat my neons though right? This probably should be in the polypterus section but I figured my main concern was the BGK. Thanks again!
BGK+Senegal Bichir = OK
BGK,Senegal Bichir + Neon Tatras = ARE YOU NUTS?
We should probably know the size of your tank before we say for sure it's ok. They both need space on the bottom. I would try not to get a really juvenile one since your BGK is already 6"
And, when they get a little larger, they will both love eating your tasty tetras.
moonchild1970
07-15-2008, 10:18 AM
Tetras are also the fav food of BGK's.
dragonfish
07-15-2008, 10:42 AM
Only problem I have with the combo is when a bichir gets to nosy about the knife's living quarters. Other than that, no problem.
smithj427
07-15-2008, 3:03 PM
We should probably know the size of your tank before we say for sure it's ok
Well it's only a 46 gal. bowfront so if I remember right it's 36"x 16.5" x 20" . But I do plan on getting into bigger tanks once the funds are there cus I know my BGK will get big. Do they normally grow slow cus I've had mine two years now and he's only grown maybe 3"?
Tetras are also the fav food of BGK's.
But I've had these neons for four months already with the BGK and none have dissappeared so far. Are they just lucky?
dark_knights_99
07-15-2008, 3:11 PM
Well it's only a 46 gal. bowfront so if I remember right it's 36"x 16.5" x 20" . But I do plan on getting into bigger tanks once the funds are there cus I know my BGK will get big. Do they normally grow slow cus I've had mine two years now and he's only grown maybe 3"?
But I've had these neons for four months already with the BGK and none have dissappeared so far. Are they just lucky?
Feed it meaty foods such as worms and market shrimp or power feed it. But always skip on feeding it. (ex: power feed it today, don't feed it tomorrow, power feed it the next day...)
smithj427
07-24-2008, 12:06 AM
Well now that I've had my senegal for a little more than a week I'll update the situation. Since it's addition I've lost about three neons but I'm not worried about that. If they get caught then it's just meant to be. Two of my mollies died of sickness but w/e. This morning though I woke up to a dead betta. I was not too happy about that since he was my favorite crown-tail (red with black tips) but what can I do I guess. Trade one sweet fish for another. Didn't think a betta would be at risk but oh well.
Nother question though, with all the loses in this tank I was thinking about maybe a needle fish for a replacement. Figuring since it stays at the top it would be safe. Any know how compatible they'll be?
Thanks for the help!
dark_knights_99
07-24-2008, 4:48 AM
Needle fish, are you talking about the rocket gar or the hujeta?
smithj427
07-24-2008, 4:23 PM
Well I'm not sure now because it's at my local petsmart. It's not the hujeta that much I'm sure of but ya the sign just says needle fish. I'll look more into it tonight though.
smithj427
07-24-2008, 4:28 PM
They kind of look like this
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ya they are pretty good together
benzjamin13
07-25-2008, 2:55 PM
It would be a nice combo
moonchild1970
07-25-2008, 4:35 PM
Yeah I like those! Hope you are able to get one. They are cool looking!
smithj427
07-25-2008, 5:42 PM
Alright sounds good. The petsmart here in town usually has a few so I think I'll swing by sunday night and pick one up. Thanks for the help again.
bassman440
07-25-2008, 5:48 PM
they should be good ,my needle fish rarely goes below 2 inches he is deff. a top water fish.
Redtailcatfish101
07-26-2008, 2:30 AM
Sounds good but for some reason why am i in the knifefish section:confused:
dark_knights_99
07-26-2008, 6:56 AM
Sounds good but for some reason why am i in the knifefish section:confused:
That my friend is a question even I don't know.
smithj427
07-29-2008, 12:53 AM
Just an update. I picked up the needle fish today and just witnessed it eat one of my neons whole. I don't know why but I figured it would rip it to pieces rather than whole but wow! Guess I should get my guppy tank running again in order to feed this guy.
BGK normally take neons don't they? And I'm guessing the other missing three neons went to the polypterus?
So only two neons left now. Any bets on how long they'll last? I last fed the tank...four days ago