Anyone know how fast Black Ghost Knifefish grow?

[cmartin]

I bought a 3 inch Black Ghost Knifefish a couple of months ago.

He was skinny - tail chewed off - what a sight.
He is now at least 6 inches long and growing in 'girth' as well.

I thought I would have a little more time before he 'owned' the entire tank - but I am thinking that I may not have much longer.

He is not showing any aggression toward tank mates - but he does spend most of his time 'hunting' for eggs on the substrate (Danios and Tetras).

I am feeding twice a day now - blood worms and assorted frozen 'bugs' (I guess).

He is healthy and seems to be happy. He comes to me whenever I go near the tank. If he is hiding, he comes out as soon as he hears me. He has a great personality - very cool - but I don't think his tank mates will be safe for much longer - even though they are very fast.

Great excuse to get a new tank.....MTS all the way.:headbang2:

Any advice would be helpful - does the growth slow down at any point or is it like this all the way to adulthood?

 

[Nolapete]

I think the danios will manage to stay out of his reach, so no worries there. The danios are quite quick. Just keep him well fed. In your 72, he's likely to double in size, especially with the good job you're doing feeding him.

http://www.aqualandpetsplus.com/Knife, Black Ghost.htm

That's probably everything you'd ever want to know about black ghosts.

 

[cmartin]

Thanks Nolapete - great link.

 

[spirals]

Loved the section on the bgk, rat section was not so hot though

 

[jm1212]

he should be starting to get pretty big not to long from now, so start looking at a bigger tank, ie. a 150 long.

 

[Mgamer20o0]

anything that can fit in its mouth might be in danger of being lunch.