2 BGKs, What to do?

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Specialk314

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So, i got my fish order today in the mail, 2 gouramis and a BGK. well... the company sent me a freebie BGK, which is awesome!:headbang2 but, from what i understand, 2 BGKs cannot be kept together. i currently have a 55g (but will be upgrading in the future) and each bgk is about 3". what should i do?
Thanks!
 
Ditto, it can work if there's enough space/hiding places.
 
You can get a divider if you don't have another tank ready in time.
 
Specialk314;3945316; said:
So, i got my fish order today in the mail, 2 gouramis and a BGK. well... the company sent me a freebie BGK, which is awesome!:headbang2 but, from what i understand, 2 BGKs cannot be kept together. i currently have a 55g (but will be upgrading in the future) and each bgk is about 3". what should i do?
Thanks!
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If they have their own places to retreat back to and call home, they will be much more comfortable. Just set up a couple of places they can hide in, and "guide" them to them with a net.

They are still young, so if they get used to each other now, their is a better chance of them being able to stay together for life.
 
I agree and keep them well fed.
Not only they will grow fast and large, but at night, they wont
bother each other, searching for food.
 
olllie;3948405; said:
I agree and keep them well fed.
Not only they will grow fast and large, but at night, they wont
bother each other, searching for food.
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They don't grow fast.
 
I've tried to kep multiple young Black Ghost Knives together on 3 occasions... every time one proved dominant and killed the others...

All three times it was attempted using young/small BGK's in larger tanks (125+) with ample hiding places...


There have been some people who have kept more than one together with success, but it seems more often than not it doesn't work out...

attempt at your own risk...
 
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