Clown Knife

[niteshift]

Hey All, I will be starting my 80 gallon in 2 weeks time, and i am wondering if a clown knife will live with 4 largish parrot cichlids without to much conflict. If so where will be the best place to find one then.... Thanks ... ... David

[spit.fire]

how big of a clown knife are you thinkin?

[-DC-]

Depends on the cichlid some are too aggressive will pick at the knife. assuming they arnt second problem will be size. the CK will grow much faster then the cichlids
and as soon as they seem small enough too fit they will be eaten, a dozen convicts went into mine this week lol

second consideration is a 80 will only last the clown knife for a year and that’s IF it grows slowly and will need a something 260g+ in they grow to 2-3' long , rapidly hit 18+ inches before growth slows.

[King-eL]

My biggest CK is at 26" and it's 6" years old got it at 11". CK hits 18" the first year and 20-21" the second year if keep well feed in a larger tank and with a good filter and regular water changes.

[niteshift]

Wow that's just to big way to fast, i can handle that growth over say 2 year's, any chance the Banded Knife grows any slower. I'm asking about these 2 fish because i have kept Black Ghost as well as Brown Knives in the past and would like something new, and I do love my knife fish. Thank You all again ... ... David

[King-eL]

Wow that's just to big way to fast, i can handle that growth over say 2 year's, any chance the Banded Knife grows any slower. I'm asking about these 2 fish because i have kept Black Ghost as well as Brown Knives in the past and would like something new, and I do love my knife fish. Thank You all again ... ... David

Banded knifefish seem to hit growth spurs at 12-14 and will quicly grow to 2 feet in 2-2.5 years. Never seen any bigger than 2 feet.

Ck, banded knife and black ghost knife are not really suitable for small tank. I reccomend 120gfpr them.

[niteshift]

Banded knifefish seem to hit growth spurs at 12-14 and will quicly grow to 2 feet in 2-2.5 years. Never seen any bigger than 2 feet.

Ck, banded knife and black ghost knife are not really suitable for small tank. I reccomend 120gfpr them.

Sorry forgot to mention did have a 125 at that time reason i'm looking for a slow growing knife is time to get monster tank ready for them. and by the way thank's to you and the other's in the snake pit I think I have new a fave PLEASE tel me there's a small variant of those awe inspiring snakeheads i can house in 48" 55 gallon tank. Thank' s again ... ... David

[King-eL]

Go to the snake pit and we can talk about that.