So I went to my LFS for a gar, and there was a clown knife. mind you, i have two juvie clown knives, in a grow out tank. But this guy was big. Im (very close.) with the (ONE guy. the rest I didn't date. im not that awful) But, I see this clown knife. I know my ex sold it to a guy three months ago and he got brought back (rude, right?) Basically my ex knew if i took it, he would be happy, healthy, have plenty of space, live with (surprisingly ) peaceful tank mates. (stand by on that peaceful thing with the gar, wait until he gets big enough to go in the big tank). But big clown knife seems TERRIFIED. He only comes out at night (normal) but he's got these huge scared eyes. He's eating, all is well in the "health" aspect. he just seems scared. Is there anything I can do to make him less scared. Also I hear its possible (and easyish) to get knives to come out during the day. has anybody done this successfully and if so, how did you do it.
Tank info-
300 gallons
tank mates include Sarah, (15 inch arowana, not getting any bigger her growth was stunted as a babe) giant gourami (5ish inches) 2 rope fish, and a six inch fire eel. and two apple snails.
tank is heavily rocked, so plenty of places to hide. parameters are great, I take care of the tank, etc.
Tank info-
300 gallons
tank mates include Sarah, (15 inch arowana, not getting any bigger her growth was stunted as a babe) giant gourami (5ish inches) 2 rope fish, and a six inch fire eel. and two apple snails.
tank is heavily rocked, so plenty of places to hide. parameters are great, I take care of the tank, etc.