BGK fish
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it would out grow it in a year to a year and a half but there are better fish you could put in there or get a bigger tank
With a good diet and routine water change, it could probably out grow that tank in a year or less. If you want a Knife Fish for a 29g, I'd suggest an African Brown Knife.
I've grown out several BGKs in larger tanks and I do not find them to be near the slow growers that most others suggest on here... starting them in larger tanks may be the reason...
I personally suggest against putting a BGK in a 29 gallon tank...
I personally suggest against putting a BGK in a 29 gallon tank...
A 29 is TOO SMALL:
1.These guys 'poop like elephants'. I hate trying to vacuum a small tank - I always seem to be too low on water to finish. I have 2 6-inch ghosties in a 55 bare bottom tank now - looking for their new home - a 220 if I can find/afford it.
2. They like to 'scoot' around - usually nose down - and check out their options for lunch. This is just too small a footprint for them- especially if they are sharing it with other fish, plants, ornaments, etc.
3. They are sensitive fish - if the water parms get out of whack they will feel it. I prefer larger tanks - more forgiving and easier to keep within acceptable ranges.
A 29 is fine as QT tank... but then you need atleast a 72 for him.
Think of it like buying a 'great dane' and then wanting him to live in a medium sized dog house. You may be able to squeeze him in - but he certainly would not be very comfortable.
1.These guys 'poop like elephants'. I hate trying to vacuum a small tank - I always seem to be too low on water to finish. I have 2 6-inch ghosties in a 55 bare bottom tank now - looking for their new home - a 220 if I can find/afford it.
2. They like to 'scoot' around - usually nose down - and check out their options for lunch. This is just too small a footprint for them- especially if they are sharing it with other fish, plants, ornaments, etc.
3. They are sensitive fish - if the water parms get out of whack they will feel it. I prefer larger tanks - more forgiving and easier to keep within acceptable ranges.
A 29 is fine as QT tank... but then you need atleast a 72 for him.
Think of it like buying a 'great dane' and then wanting him to live in a medium sized dog house. You may be able to squeeze him in - but he certainly would not be very comfortable.
BGK's are awesome... until you get one. they dont even swim around. i'd just get something better and smaller
We've derailed this and it's 10 days old but I do want to say I'm very pleased with my new 4" BGK. I knew he wasn't going to swim around begging for food and I know they're nocturnal. Mine's everything I expected.