Quick tropical aquarium fish statistics and photos for the African Knifefish, Xenomystes nigri

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african knife

Family:	NOTOPTEIDAE
Species:	Xenomystus nigri
Common Name:	African Knifefish
Size:	Up to 12 inches (30cm)
Habitat:	Upeer nile as well as Liberia, Gabon, Niger and Zaire.
Diet:	Carnivorous
Behavior:	Voracious predator
Water:	pH 6.0 to 6.5, dH to 8º, temperatur of 72 to 80f
Care:	Medium
Communities:	Good, with peaceful fish its' own size or larger.
Suitability:	Not for the novice.
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