Mixing knifefish with Jardinis

[Fraser]

I keep 2 cks, 1 banded knife and hopefully 2 BGKs, as well as other more free swimming fish that may distract a jardini. But I was wondering what peoples views are on having knifefish with jars? Ive seen asians and silvers kept with knives, but do you guys think my mix would work?

 

[Dillingerescaped]

generally, its safe to say a Jar will attack its tankmates. Of course their are exceptions, but around a certain size their true temperament comes out and you can expect dead tankmates.

 

[badreverend]

my 24" jar killed my 24" clown knife quick- I think because the size, shape and color were similar to another arowana- he beat on some 12" and 18" fish but was relentless on the knife

 

[Fraser]

Maybe if you have the knifefish bigger than the aro initially it could work, that way there is clear dominance? An aggressive fish that matches the aros size and makes challenges could be a good candidate for a distraction? keep the cichlid as a dummy fish taking the hits for the other fish?

 

[aidenb]

Thing with jardinis is don't go into it expecting it to work, be prepared to have a single fish and if it tolerates tankmates then great, you can comm it. Also adding another large aggressive fish with most likely cause the aro to feel threatened and go all out on it or you will just have 2 aggressive fish double teaming your other fish, they will not solely pick on each other. The best thing to do would be to have a second large tank set up for the jar if things don't work out

 

[aidenb]

Also, a "dummy" fish most likely wouldn't work with a jardini because of how violent they can be, if it did turn out to be an aggressive jar, it would kill the dummy fish very quickly and then move onto the next.

 

[ronnie08]

how's it fraser? are jardini's in nz???

 

[Fraser]

nah, not in yet, but on the lists apparently, heard you sold my mate one of your dats, he sold it again and is getting a green. Thanx for the comments guys, might consider doing a green aro now I dont wanna risk my banded.

 

[badreverend]

nah, not in yet, but on the lists apparently, heard you sold my mate one of your dats, he sold it again and is getting a green. Thanx for the comments guys, might consider doing a green aro now I dont wanna risk my banded.

I dont mean to rain on your parade, but greens can be really mean too

 

[Fraser]

yeah, heard that also, but a few here keep greens in communities and have worked out ok, even with knives.