Okay, so, I mad a thread not too long ago about a new ghost knife I had. Then my bloody bichir managed to eat it :\. And I thought it was big enough too *sigh*
So, now I'm wondering which of these two species I should go for. Its a 75 gallon planted tank.
African Ghost Knife: I've kept these before and have had success with the fish themselves. Its also know of a place where I can get them at a size that my bichir leaves alone. Only thing with this option though is that these are only a brown color and are not as interesting in body type and all as a black ghost knife.
Black Ghost Knife: Very interesting and unique fish, has an interesting demeanor and ways of locomotion. Difficult to find at larger sizes though, and even when found, tend to be relatively pricey. I might know a place that has a big one (like 8"+ kinda big), and they want $60 for it (not exactly cheap). Its plenty big to be with my bichir, but is it too big to be in a planted 75 gallon tank, and will it become an issue with my smaller pearl gourami and angels that are still growing? (I have to get a good look at the size of the head on that thing)
Other thing to note is that both of these are in different stores that are in opposite directions from me. Another thing to note as well, is that I have a friend whom is wanting to buy me a fish as a late christmas present. Now, me being me and my friend being persistent, she has agreed to bring me to a place and get a certian value of fish for me. If I did the BGK, I'd split the bill with her most likely, but if I did the african ghost knife, I might get to pick up some more angels as well.
What would you guys do? Cool larger fish, or go with what you know will work and avoid the risk and hassle?
So, now I'm wondering which of these two species I should go for. Its a 75 gallon planted tank.
African Ghost Knife: I've kept these before and have had success with the fish themselves. Its also know of a place where I can get them at a size that my bichir leaves alone. Only thing with this option though is that these are only a brown color and are not as interesting in body type and all as a black ghost knife.
Black Ghost Knife: Very interesting and unique fish, has an interesting demeanor and ways of locomotion. Difficult to find at larger sizes though, and even when found, tend to be relatively pricey. I might know a place that has a big one (like 8"+ kinda big), and they want $60 for it (not exactly cheap). Its plenty big to be with my bichir, but is it too big to be in a planted 75 gallon tank, and will it become an issue with my smaller pearl gourami and angels that are still growing? (I have to get a good look at the size of the head on that thing)
Other thing to note is that both of these are in different stores that are in opposite directions from me. Another thing to note as well, is that I have a friend whom is wanting to buy me a fish as a late christmas present. Now, me being me and my friend being persistent, she has agreed to bring me to a place and get a certian value of fish for me. If I did the BGK, I'd split the bill with her most likely, but if I did the african ghost knife, I might get to pick up some more angels as well.
What would you guys do? Cool larger fish, or go with what you know will work and avoid the risk and hassle?
