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08-30-2011, 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Byron  Knifefish are nocturnal, so coaxing it out during daylight is not easy. A very dimly-lit tank (lots of floating plants help here) plus not too bright a light usually work, at least once the fish is settled. They are very shy fish by nature. A dark substrate also helps. And lots of bogwood and branches in the tank. Given the minimal light needed, floating plants will usually be all that will thrive in such dim light, so lower down lots of wood and branches will add some interest. These conditions will also suit the angelfish and pleco. so that is a bonus. They also come from very dark waters. | thanks, but floating plants, won't add really much algae in the tank?? also i have 2 strong lamps built in the covering cup of the tank... 39W T5 2 lamps... how can i have a dim light tank? my substrate is grey,brown,white and black... i think that it is OK.. should i add real wood in it?? thanks!!!
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08-30-2011, 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by broujos thanks, but floating plants, won't add really much algae in the tank?? also i have 2 strong lamps built in the covering cup of the tank... 39W T5 2 lamps... how can i have a dim light tank? my substrate is grey,brown,white and black... i think that it is OK.. should i add real wood in it?? thanks!!! | I think you need to decide on where this tank will go. If you want the knifefish, then you need to provide it with a suitable environment, and that means dim light, lots of hiding spots [which you have with the pipe]. With that he will likely be out more in the day; but he is a nocturnal fish, so the trick is to convince him it is twilight. Floating plants help, but different overhead light would be necessary.
The angelfish might be trouble, with nipping at the knifefish, especially on its own (the angel) as this is a shoaling fish that like to be in a group. Just a caution.
Substrate sounds fine; and yes, real wood is OK. If you buy it in a fish store, or online, it should be safe. Collecting natural wood outdoors can be done but does have some risks. Not all wood is safe as wood [don't ask which, because I've no idea what trees may occur in Greece  ], plus there are pathogens and parasites.
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08-30-2011, 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Byron I think you need to decide on where this tank will go. If you want the knifefish, then you need to provide it with a suitable environment, and that means dim light, lots of hiding spots [which you have with the pipe]. With that he will likely be out more in the day; but he is a nocturnal fish, so the trick is to convince him it is twilight. Floating plants help, but different overhead light would be necessary.
The angelfish might be trouble, with nipping at the knifefish, especially on its own (the angel) as this is a shoaling fish that like to be in a group. Just a caution.
Substrate sounds fine; and yes, real wood is OK. If you buy it in a fish store, or online, it should be safe. Collecting natural wood outdoors can be done but does have some risks. Not all wood is safe as wood [don't ask which, because I've no idea what trees may occur in Greece ], plus there are pathogens and parasites. | oh thank you so much!! i will do my best.. another question : will my Sailfin Pleco destroy my melon sword, or eat it when he grows up? now he is about 2,5 inches!
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08-31-2011, 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by broujos oh thank you so much!! i will do my best.. another question : will my Sailfin Pleco destroy my melon sword, or eat it when he grows up? now he is about 2,5 inches! | I've not heard of sailfins eating plants. But bear in mind, it will attain 1.6 feet and need much larger quarters before long, and at that size it might uproot plants. Swords if left undisturbed will established extensive root systems, but it still might get dug up.
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08-31-2011, 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Byron I've not heard of sailfins eating plants. But bear in mind, it will attain 1.6 feet and need much larger quarters before long, and at that size it might uproot plants. Swords if left undisturbed will established extensive root systems, but it still might get dug up. | thx about all this info!
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09-02-2011, 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by broujos thx about all this info! | another question !! :P.... will a Blue Gourami (three spot) suit my tank.. or will it bully my angelfish?
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