compatability, bgk and centipedes

[Prometheus]

i know bgk's dont get along with each other but will they get along with other knifes like centipedes? they would be in a 75 together. and if anyone can give me info on the care of centipedes i will greatly appreciate that. a lfs of mine has had some for some time now and i really want to pick a few up. iv heard they need to be in big schools, is that true? also, how big do they get? will a standard 75 gallon be ok for life?

 

[synodontisjack]

they get about 8" and yes they should be ok in a 75 for life with a bgk i dont know anything about them living in groups though.

 

[killarbb]

i will know more towards the end of the week. i have 4 centipedes and a vampire knife all coming in. those will go into the tank with the BGK and the ABK





can you say tank-o-knives.......



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[benzjamin13]

Here's an older thread that talks about them a bit. Miles's post is pretty informative.
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=164511

 

[Prometheus]

thanks guys, and killarbb, id love to here how things go with that tank-o-knives of yours lol. look forward to hearing from ya

 

[killarbb]

well i am down one knife. the elephant knife took out my BGK. not sure what i am going to do. thinking about temporary housing for the elephant knife, something to grow him out a bit in. have to wait and see what happens.




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[benzjamin13]

Mixing SA Knives might not be a good thing. Most of those Knives are very territorial and will hunt down any competitors. Some form loose shoals like Centipedes and Glass Knives, but a BGK should be kept as the only Knife in the tank.