African Knifefish

The common name African knifefish belongs to at least two fish species, including: Gymnarchus niloticus, the only member of family Gymnarchidae Xenomystus nigri, a member of family Notopteridae ...

African Knifefish are voracious predators that need meat in their diet. Worms, beef heart and fish are all relished. Live foods are recommended. Water Chemistry ...

African Knifefish have interesting personalities. When first introduced into a new aquarium, they will be rather timid, and will shy away from food and other fish. However, after adjustment, the Knifefish will happy.

African Knifefish Xenomystus Nigri Species / Type: Community [Large Fish] types require fish of equal or large size to co-habitat with to ensure any of the inhabitants are not killed or overly harassed.

African Knifefish [ Pictures ] Xenomystus nigri SYN : None PD :This elongated, laterally compressed fish has an arched back The body coloring is brown-violet tobrown and the fins are lighter.The mouth is large, while the dorsal fin is small.

African knifefish The most frequent and popular knifefish coming out of Africa has to be the African knife, Xenomystus nigri (a member of the family Notopteridae).

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Common Names: African Knifefish, African Brown Knife Synonyms: Notopterus nigri, Notopterus nili Family: Rhamphichthyidae ...

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African Knifefish - Xenomystus nigri African Moon Tetra - Bathyaethiops caudomaculatus African Peacock Cichlid - Aulonocara nyassae African Pike-Characoid - Hepsetus odoe African Red-Eyed Characin - Arnoldichthys spilopterous ...

Tankmates that stay near the bottom are good choices, such as ropefish, african knifefish, and loaches.

See also: Knifefish, Fish, Species, Water, Freshwater