Black Ghost Knife or Ropefish?

Which one would you suggest to go in a tank with 2 Silver Bala Sharks, 2 Tinfoil Barbs and 1 Albino Rainbow Shark?

 

How big is the tank?
carol

 

I second Butterfly's question. You have incomplete schools of Barbs and Sharks.

 

Your tank is already poorly stocked.

The rainbow shark needs 75 gallons. Some recommend 55 as a minimum, but having had one and seen their growth spurts and aggression levels, I say 75.

The balas need a group of 6 and a very large tank due to their activity level.

The BGK requires a much larger tank than 45 gallons. I also recommend a 75 for that species. Same for the ropefish.

Are you doing species research PRIOR to purchase with any of your fish?

 

This seems to be a 45gal tank.

 

Yes I am, and I have already bought a 125g tank.

 

Have you cycled that 125g yet? BGKs are really sensitive so you need a fully mature tank before you add them. Also, you need to fill out your schools before you even consider getting a different kind of fish. I would get rid of the Balas and get a nice school of Tinfoils.

 

Please keep this thread on topic. I have removed all of the Off-Topic posts. Thanks. Ryan.