The OFFICIAL Knifefish Photo Thread

[Fishman Dave]

I can see why it was sold as g.stenoleucus and as you say, if it is then it’s almost fully grown. Although “stripes” could indicate a number of other knives (not carapo though) unless someone else is certain then you may just have to wait and see.
G.stavius gets 40cm and that’s a possibility for the similar patterning although I feel its band are slightly closer together.

 

[M075]

Is that a carapo ?I have been looking to get striped knife for a while

Thats seems like a carapo to me for sure

 

[M075]

I can see why it was sold as g.stenoleucus and as you say, if it is then it’s almost fully grown. Although “stripes” could indicate a number of other knives (not carapo though) unless someone else is certain then you may just have to wait and see.
G.stavius gets 40cm and that’s a possibility for the similar patterning although I feel its band are slightly closer together.

Thank you very much, it seems to still be growing although slowly, i guess time will tell because little buddy isnt going anywhere anytime soon

Ps im leaning more towards anguillaris for now since its tail is very pointy and quite long if i compare to knifefish pictures online, most have a stubbed tail and this one is very pointy, wich would be a funny coincidence because thats the exact knife i was looking for thinking i got something else at first lol

 

[tpipes14]

Welcome to the Official KNIFEFISH Photo Thread!

I will kick this off with the King of South American Knifefish -

GYMNOTUS 'TIGER'
Rare and Seldom Seen, Check out these pictures of the 2 specimens we have imported.

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View attachment 20341Any info on how to get these or where to ? I’ve been looking for certain species of striped knives my buddy had a Columbia shipment come in supposed to have wild caught striped knives but they. Arrived damaged I’ve been looking foreverrr