Black Ghost Knife

[michaelwgroves]

I've just purchased a pair of Black Ghost Knife fish, I'm a bit worried as one appears to be sleeping on his back on the substrate and ther other is sitting in a plant on his back. Looks like he has placed his fin over a leaf to make him comfortable. Every now and then they have a little swin for less than a minute, then resume thier positions.

I know they are nocturnal, but are they dying or just very laid back cool dudes?

Thanks
Michael

 

[BHornsey]

Don't let it worry you, mine did that all the time.

They like a cave or similar to hide away in during the day, mine used to lay under a piece of bogwood

 

[michaelwgroves]

Thanks, it's been a few days now and I'm getting used to thier behaviour. They do look healthy when swimming around, I think the answer to my question is cool dudes!

 

[Joemuz]

Thanks, it's been a few days now and I'm getting used to thier behaviour. They do look healthy when swimming around, I think the answer to my question is cool dudes!

I have had the same trouble. I was realy worried but just found out on another thread that i started saying they do lie on there sides. How cute Im releaved.
They are such cute little characters when they are small. Cheers, Joemuz

 

[rob newland]

Hmm yeah they do that alot so don't worry..

On another note, according to your profile (unless I am reading it wrong) you are keeping it with tetras, guppies etc?
If you are, you can say goodbye to them as it grows .

Just a heads up about that...

Rob

 

[DiscusAngel]

would love to see pics of your whole aquarium as sounds quite cool in your profile.