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| Family: |
Notopteridae |
| Species: |
Xenomystus nigri |
| Common Name: |
African Knifefish |
| Size: |
Up to 12 inches (30cm) |
| Min Tank Size: |
55 gallon. |
| Habitat: |
Africa: Widely distributed in the Nile, Chad, Niger,
Ogowe and Congo river basins. |
| Diet: |
Carnivore, Live foods, such as small fish, worms
or shrimps. Needs a varied diet to thrive. |
| Behavior: |
Predator, will eat small fish. Aggressive to its'
own kind when mature. |
| Water: |
pH 6.0 - 8.0, temperature range, 73-82°F (23-28°C),
dH range: 5 - 19 |
| Care: |
Medium, needs a varied Diet. |
| Communities: |
Good, with peaceful fish its' own size or larger. |
| Suitability: |
Not for the novice. |
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