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| Family: |
NOTOPTERIDAE |
| Species: |
Notopterus notopterus |
| Common Name: |
Asian Knifefish |
| Size: |
Up to 24 inches. (60cm) smaller is more common. |
| Min Tank Size: |
20 gallons. |
| Habitat: |
Southeast Asia: Burma, India, Java, Malaysia, Sumatra
and Thailand. |
| Diet: |
Carnivorous, worms, fish, inverts and such. |
| Behavior: |
Peaceful, with large fish. Nocturnal in nature.
Aggressive towards its own species. |
| Water: |
pH 6.0 to 6.5, dH range 2 - 12°, temperature range
75-82° F (24-28° C) |
| Care: |
Medium, needs a large tank. |
| Communities: |
Best in a species tank but can be combined with
large fish. |
| Suitability: |
Not for the novice. |
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