I have a BGK, aka Slicer. He's been with me a bit over a year and has grown maybe an inch or two; he's about 8". He lives most contently in a 55, black water. His roomies are 3 angels (1 black lace, 2 koi), a shoal of 6 cory elgans, 1.5 - 2.5 inches, 4 very frisky clown loaches about 5" give or take, 2 bristle nose plecos (they don't get big and I virtually never see them since they're nocturnal), and about six german rams.
Everyone has room and gets along fine.
The Sliceman hides much of the time my tanks has drift wood and rocks from one end to the other, I mean with rams come on, it's a must. However, when I turn the lights on in the morning for feeding time, that pup is up and at them. He darts to the surface for a bite and then back to hiding then back for more.
They are awesome fish and fun to "fish peep" at. I wouldn't rec a tank smaller than 55 though. They do need plenty of room to hide. Slice hangs in one space for a week or so, then moves to another, and then another and then repeats. However, if you keep up with the tank, they're easy and I highly rec them. However, I've never done dithery guys like tetras. My angels would consider them a snack, never mind Slicer. Bear in mind my black lace is about 8" top to bottom, and I've only him a year and a bit and he was half dollar size when I got him. The koi angels are "slightly" smaller.
If you have more questions, just let me know.
Ravyn
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