Xenomystus nigri
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Common Names:
| African Knifefish
Black Knifefish
Brown African Knife |
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Category:
| Other_Freshwater_Species |
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Main Ecosystem:
| Not Specified; |
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Temperament:
| Reclusive; Quite peaceful, but will eat fish small enough. |
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Diet:
| Carnivore; Highly prefers live foods but will eat freeze-dried as well. |
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Care:
| Care is relatively easy, but the African Knifefish will outgrow small tanks. Needs at least a 55 gallon tank. Numerous hiding places made from rocks, driftwood, and plants are greatly appreciated for this shy species. Moonlight LED lights may facilitate nighttime viewing of this fish. |
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Potential Size:
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Male: 30cm
(12")
Female: 30cm
(12")
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Water Region:
| Middle Bottom; |
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Activity:
| Nocturnal; Strongly nocturnal, but can sometimes be coaxed into the light with live foods. |
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Gender:
| Female is rounder at breeding time |
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Breeding:
| No recorded accounts of breeding, but said to lay 150-200 eggs and have them hatch within 6-7 days. Male will guard eggs. |
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Comments:
| Its fins have a wave-like motion, which allow the fish to swim backward as well as it can forward. They make a clicking sound when netted or when threatened. |
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Main Colours:
| Brown,
Black |
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