BGK growth rate?

Ryane

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whats the growth rate of a bgk? i noticed that my bgk really grows slowly, because my 2 bichirs are much bigger now than my bgk, maybe because of their appetite? what food is best to feed my bgk for good growth rate? thanks for your advice hehe
 

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BGK are pretty slow growers. Feed it high protein (bloodworms, beefhearts, earthworms, etc). It might help it grow a bit faster.
 

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ahh no wonder, i guess they aren't like bichirs who like "gobbles" up the food the moment i chuck it in the tank hehe. lets say in a year how many inches does a bgk grow?
 

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BGK's are very slow growing fish...at least when compared to the usual 'monsters' we normally see on MFK.
 

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Ryane;1414322; said:
ahh no wonder, i guess they aren't like bichirs who like "gobbles" up the food the moment i chuck it in the tank hehe. lets say in a year how many inches does a bgk grow?
You'll be lucky to get 6" out of a year's time.
 

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wow 6" in a year? hmmm what's the estimated life span of a BGK? since its part of the ancient family of fish can it really live long? how long if taken care and fed properly?
 

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I think some here on the forum has had one for 11 years now.
 

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i've had mine for probably 3 years and it's only about 10". my fish always grow slow for some reason, though. probably cuz i have only recently started to do frequent, large water changes and never feed a whole lot.
 
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