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kelly - 2012-11-28
i have two black african knifefish and one seems to lay on the gravel alot but is still very active at times does anyone know wat it is doing

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Jeremy Roche - 2012-11-28
Knife fish tend to stay on the bottom of the tank. It is where they frrl most protected and secure.

Anita Nyhus - 2010-10-20
Hello,

I was just reading your information about the black ghost, and I would just like to give a small update -
We bred this fish in our tank a couple of years ago, truthfully, we got lucky and we were quite ecstatic to find we had managed. At the time we thought we were the first ever to have bred these fish, but it turned out a guy in Finland had done it before us :)

However, also a tank owner in Queensland, Australia has been able to keep two babies.

Our little guy was found behind the filtration map, as the egg had been sucked in – there he developed without any disturbance, and so was the only survivor.

The male of the original breeding pair died, and the female was given away to another black ghost owner, and we have not had them for a while.

Only weeks ago, we bought ten black ghosts, so hopefully we will manage again. We keep them in 520 liters tank, with sand on one side and gravel on the other. Many roots and rocks, no surface plants, and give them lots of food, preferably red mosquito larvae.
The filtration is very strong, and I reckon we were "lucky" when the egg was sucked in. It could develop undisturbed on the back side of the "back to nature" background, where the other fish never entered.

I am sure there are several others that can now report that they have bred them, but at least I can guarantee you that it has been done :)

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julie - 2010-11-07
We have a tank (75 gallon) and We had two ghost knife fish... who are very happy with their environment. And at the moment we have 9 offspring of different ages. Its getting to the point where we need to sell some!
tHyNOx - 2010-12-02
Wow! How lucky you are.. how I wish I could do so too.
hanzo - 2013-02-08
How did you manage to breed ghost knifes? We have one about 8inches long in a 5ft by 2ft community tank. They are my fav fish in the whole world and i would love to breed them =)

david - 2011-06-12
Are Rams compatible with Heckel Discus, Altum (wild) Angelfish, and Black Ghost Knifefish? How about with Silver Dollars?

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Charlie Roche - 2011-06-13
The Knifefish needs a minimum of a 100 gallon tank on his own. They are beautiful but they get huge and he will most likely eat the others.
cody - 2013-02-24
The angel fish isn't recommended but you may try with a knife fish all depends on you tank size to oh and for the discus. Alot of people may tell you to keep them in a single species tank and they need different water phlevels in their tank.

blackghost - 2013-02-13
Just to clarify.... 1) BG Knifes also have a dorsal fin which is kept lying in a groove on the back 2) the anal and caudal fins are NOT fused 3) THEY ARE NOT SCALELESS

asish timilsina - 2012-12-29
I have two black african knife fish . Now one fish seem to scratch itself to the gravel at the bottom and it is very still sometimes . What may have happened to it?

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Jeremy Roche - 2012-12-29
Check amonia levels! Fish will itch to feel better when amonia spikes.
asish timilsina - 2012-12-31
How do I check for amonia levels this is my first time so plz help me
Jeremy Roche - 2013-01-01
You can either go to the pet store and get test strips or you can just bring a sample of the water you bought the fish from and ask them to test it. Ask them to test all levels not just amonia. I would also have them walk you through it so you can do this at home when needed.

D@rkPr!nce - 2012-12-23
I have a black ghost knife about 12', an silver aro 22' and a pair of full grown parrots, in a 125g, the parrots r about 5+yrs old, what else can i put in.. I was thinking of Stingray, n moonys, kindly suggest some fishes.. Thanks a ton, in advance.. :D

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Jeremy Roche - 2012-12-23
That tank is maxed out. The arrowana is going to get huge! A bottom feeder like the stingray would normally work but with these messy fish it would be extremely difficult to keep the water conditions right for the addition.

nereida deitmenn - 2012-09-13
would like to know where i can get the barred knife fish. the zebra knife fish. and the centipede knife fish looking to buy these three different types. i have a black ghost he is doing well in a community 55 gal. tank. thank you.

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Jeremy Roche - 2012-09-13
What area?

renee moore - 2012-11-23
I have a 8 inch clown knife fish inside a 75 gallon is that fine?

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Jeremy Roche - 2012-11-23
It will do fine in that sized tank! Just make sure to have adequate filtration.

N - 2012-11-26
I have 2 clown knife fish in the same tank, and I am wondering how much longer I'd be able to keep them together; any suggestions?

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Jeremy Roche - 2012-11-26
How big is your tank?
Clarice Brough - 2012-11-26
These are such cool fish! They aren't really aggressive, but each fish does need its own space to prosper. As it says above, a 55 gallon tank will work fine for until they reach about 10'. But with two, I think you would want to give them even more room (and ultimately a 200 gallon tank or so).

amanda - 2012-11-24
I really love this guy...I already have the black ghost and the zebra will be added to my collection ...

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