Black ghost knife with cichlids?

[pengu13]

i noticed a 6" black ghost knife for sale wondering if it would work out in a large tank (300G) with cichlids like a texas , green terror, dempsey, red devil

 

[asder112]

a very, very iffy maybe, and only if there are a lot of hiding spaces. Most likely not as the cichlids you have in there are quite aggressive

 

[Hernandezj11]

I wouldn't do it... Those cichlids are way aggressive...maybe if the black ghost is bigger...but i wouldnt risk it

 

[benzjamin13]

Those are some pretty tough Cichlids. It's possible that it will live, but it won't be too happy in there.

 

[vaine111]

Lose the cichlids and get the knife. You won't regret it.

 

[Hoyo12]

I had my 7" BGK in with a 13" Oscar, and two 6" Jack Dempseys for awhile, no issues.

 

[Kadabra]

I wouldnt do that....the poor knife would just be getting beat up all the time. Even if he has hiding spaces, what happens when he comes out to grab something to eat? Those cichlids are probably going to tear him up.

 

[phillydog1958]

It all depends on the ages and sizes of all parties, when introduced to one another. It's very risky, but if you introduce them to one another at a younger age, your chances for success are greater. Also, you do not want to introduce a NEW BGK to a well-established tankful of cichlids. They've probably established their territories and would just pick on your BGK to the point of death. Keep in mind that BGK's have a unique swimming pattern and they often bump into other fish and invade their personal spaces, because they have poor eyesight. An established cichlid has zero tolerance for that type of treatment from another fish.

 

[pengu13]

Thanks for the info all my cichlids are small right now 4-5" the guy said the black ghost knife is 6". it would have its own tank till my big tank was ready

 

[TheEelKing]

I would lose the cichlids and get the knife.

The BGK goes with lesser aggressive cichlids like severums, discus, angelfish and blood-red parrots.