Family: Apteronotidae
Scientific Name: Apteronotus Albifrons
Common Name: Black Ghost Knife
Origin: South America. Amazon and Paraguay rivers and their tributaries.
Water Parameters: pH 6.0-7.5, Temperature 75`F-82`F (23`C-27`C)
Temperament: Territorial towards it's own kind. Best to keep only one per tank. Otherwise, they get along with other fish as long as they don't fit in their mouths. They are relatively peaceful with other fish and don't bother them much. It's also best to keep them with fish that aren't too aggressive as they are scaleless fish and can be injured more easily.
Size: 14"-16"
Tank Size: 75g minimum
Aquarium Set Up: A well planted with a sandy substrate will work for them. Noctural in nature, so it is best to provide lots of hiding spaces.
Feeding: Will except Frozen Bloodworm and Brine Shrimp, Freeze-Dried Shrimp, Pellets, and Live Foods.
Sexual Difference: It is said that Males will have a longer face while Females are more robust.
Breeding: Unknown.
Scientific Name: Apteronotus Albifrons
Common Name: Black Ghost Knife
Origin: South America. Amazon and Paraguay rivers and their tributaries.
Water Parameters: pH 6.0-7.5, Temperature 75`F-82`F (23`C-27`C)
Temperament: Territorial towards it's own kind. Best to keep only one per tank. Otherwise, they get along with other fish as long as they don't fit in their mouths. They are relatively peaceful with other fish and don't bother them much. It's also best to keep them with fish that aren't too aggressive as they are scaleless fish and can be injured more easily.
Size: 14"-16"
Tank Size: 75g minimum
Aquarium Set Up: A well planted with a sandy substrate will work for them. Noctural in nature, so it is best to provide lots of hiding spaces.
Feeding: Will except Frozen Bloodworm and Brine Shrimp, Freeze-Dried Shrimp, Pellets, and Live Foods.
Sexual Difference: It is said that Males will have a longer face while Females are more robust.
Breeding: Unknown.
Didn't someone here posted about that before? A White Black Ghost Knife?
