ghost knifefish

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ballsmcgee1234 said:
Miles is correct in sexing and breeding, it's never been done in captivity(breeding that is). I have never had a problem with mine killing other fish...he's huge and likes to keep his territory, like when he was with the parrots, he would just push them out of the way, now he's in with gourami's and still doing fine:)
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They have successfully been bred in Queensland, Australia by a reputable fish supplier. I will dig up the info and show you guys the pics and what not to prove this supplier has done it! Fascinating!
 
man that was some cool pictures Hasi, thanx for the link...
 
I have found nothing so far on growth rates, they are no where near as predatory as clown or banded knives.
 
They are not that hard to breed i have not bred them but i have a frined that breeds them in a 4ft tank, Males get a horse shaped head and when they are of breeding size the white in there tail gets a redish couler to it the females have a rounder head like the one in sypher's photo.
 
cool link im thinken of buying another my turtle ate my last one so sad but when i get the money and go out and buy one that be good
 
Thomascl said:
They are not that hard to breed i have not bred them but i have a frined that breeds them in a 4ft tank, Males get a horse shaped head and when they are of breeding size the white in there tail gets a redish couler to it the females have a rounder head like the one in sypher's photo.
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Thomas,

That is amazing! Can you tell us more specific details on breeding them? As in water parameters and breeding behaviours? Would be very much appreciated

Private message me if you like...
 
Tropical Fish Hobbyist had a good article on the Black Ghost a couple of years ago. I may have the mag stored somewhere. If I find it I will link the info. I do remember you should not keep them in pairs. Groups of at least five were preferred to keeping two. I had two a few years back and they went at it one night. I keep one now and it has to be one of my all-time favorite pets! They grow at a pretty good clip if well fed and ample swim room is provided. Mine is in a fully planted 100 gallon with 7.0pH, 78dF and moderate hardness. South American natives believe the spirits of their deceased become Black Ghost knifefish. Hence the name. Too cool!
 
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