Luring out Gymnotus Javari?

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TurkeySoup

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Feb 17, 2026
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I have a G. Javari in my 55 gal which is extremely shy and always hiding. Now, this wasn't an issue up until recently since I knew where it was hiding. This meant I was able to spot feed it to ensure it wasn't having trouble competing for food. But recently I had to move the pipes it was hiding in to quarantine a driftwood catfish, and in the process the Knifefish moved to somewhere else in the tank. Anyone have any ideas on how to locate/lure out the knife without completely tearing apart the tank? (bonus pic of the knifefish on underwater camera included, as in the 6+ months of owning it I have YET to see it in open water)

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