Black Ghost Knife

 

Family Name: Apteronotidae

Scientific Name: Apteronotus Albifrons

Origin: Thailand

Maximum Adult Size: At Least 18 Inches

Temperament: Mostly Peaceful But Can Be Agressive.

Time Active: Nocturnal

Ideal P.H: 6 - 8

Ideal Temp: 23°c - 25°c

Ideal Salinity: Freshwater

Diet: Carnivore. Flake, Livefoods, Frozen, Small Fish.

Tank Region: Bottom Dweller

Gender Differences: Indistinguishable

Breeding: Being Commercially Bred In Australia And Asia. Unknown In The Home Aquarium.

Lifespan: At Least 15 years

Ideal Tankmates: Peaceful Species That Are Large And Robust. Anything Small Will Be Eaten.

Notes: Black Ghost Knifes emit electrical pulses to navigate and hunt for food. They grow to a large size and thus need ample growing room as well. Any fish housed with Black Ghost Knifes should be at least as large as them and not prone to being agressive, anything too small will be eaten. Being nocturnal, they should be provided with plenty of cover to hide during the day as well as night feedings to ensure their food isn't eaten by diurnal tankmates. Sand or fine gravel is recommended as is a heavily planted tank. Black Ghost Knifes can become quite tame in time and have even been known to eat from their owner's hand.