BGK mixing

[Industrial]

So I have heard reports of people successfully mixing BGKs and even ending up with fry occasionally.

I have a blushing BGK and I can currently get a few more and I would like to try to grow them out and then add them to my 165. I tried sexing them, but at 3", it is impossible.

Any tips on mixing young BGKs?

 

[benzjamin13]

It's pretty much hit or miss at this point. I've never tried mixing BGKs personally, but I think if you plan on doing it, get a group of 6 or more and just watch for pairing. I think you would have a better chance of survival with a large group as it will spread out any aggression.

 

[Yoda1]

I tried it and it didn't end well.
Started with 3 and ended up with 1

 

[troy90]

I have two in together, they squabbled quite a lot at first, it's been over 6 months and now they get along, other than some harmless chasing at feeding time.

 

[dark_knights_99]

i have 5-6 of these guys in my tank.

 

[Industrial]

I think I am going to try it. One more question, are these aggressive to other kinds of knives?

 

[nitrofish1]

I think I am going to try it. One more question, are these aggressive to other kinds of knives?

im pretty sure they would be, but idk theres always those exception to the rules

 

[benzjamin13]

I think I am going to try it. One more question, are these aggressive to other kinds of knives?

If the tank is large enough with plenty of hiding spots, it should be fine. However, there have been many people here who have had problems with mixing electric fish. I've had a BGK with a CK for a good while, but people have had problems mixing BGKs with Glass Knives, Elephant Nose, and ABKs.