Making black ghost knife more active during day + tank mates ?

[RTC probe 3]

I bought a 6” BGK four days ago and is currently in with a 5” ornate bichir . He’s been mostly trying to hide when the lights are being on...so

I’ve started trying to hand feed him and it turned out to be a success! Are there anymore methods I can make the BGK active during day time?

And any suggestions for affordable tank mates to fill the upper space of the tank?

Thanks

 

[tlindsey]

I bought a 6” BGK four days ago and is currently in with a 5” ornate bichir . He’s been mostly trying to hide when the lights are being on...so

I’ve started trying to hand feed him and it turned out to be a success! Are there anymore methods I can make the BGK active during day time?

And any suggestions for affordable tank mates to fill the upper space of the tank?

Thanks

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What size is the aquarium?

 

[kno4te]

When larger then will come out for feeding. Atleast I’ve seen. It’s hit or miss but mainly miss as it’s a nocturnal fish imo.

 

[kno4te]

What size is the aquarium?

This will help to determine tankamtes.

 

[tlindsey]

When larger then will come out for feeding. Atleast I’ve seen. It’s hit or miss but mainly miss as it’s a nocturnal fish imo.

I've had the same experience with a BGK and totally agree with kno4te . You can try a clear pvc. If the BGK retreats to the pvc you can see it more.

 

[Canoeist]

Had one that started out strictly nocturnal, it really put on a show at lights out. Adding blue "moon" lights helped. 2 or 3 months in it got comfortable and would occasionally do the rounds. Thought about over hanging structure to provide an area of subdued lighting but wasn't necessary.

 

[Canoeist]

It never really interacted with its tank mates but was never aggressive either. Great specimen. Got along great with a pair of big angels but would also get their spawns within 1 to 4 days. Other tank mates were a clown knife, silver arowana and a pair of motoros. All comparable size and never any conflict.

 

[tlindsey]

Like to add watch your Ornate as it grows. I've personally had 2 Ornate's that were nippy with tankmates.

 

[RTC probe 3]

What size is the aquarium?

It’s currently in a 40 gallon but I’ll be upgrading it to a 90 gallon later.

 

[RTC probe 3]

It never really interacted with its tank mates but was never aggressive either. Great specimen. Got along great with a pair of big angels but would also get their spawns within 1 to 4 days. Other tank mates were a clown knife, silver arowana and a pair of motoros. All comparable size and never any conflict.

Any other cheaper tankmates?