Carol Montgomery - 2010-07-08 I never see my knifefish. He stays hidden at all times! Kind of a disappointment! I only have one. He's in a 55 gal tank w a couple sharks and 4 gouramis and a couple tiger barbs.
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Tlaloc - 2010-07-14 Depending on how long you've had him he might just keep hiding, also tiger barbs are famous for nipping fins, and a knifefish's undulating fin is a big temptation. I have mine in a 75 gallon while at least 6 or 7 hiding places so he's good, and mine will turn right around and bite at whatever bites his tail. They also don't like bright lights much( mostly nocturnal), so try dimming your lights by taking plastic plants, ripping them out of the little roots and letting them float right under your lights and/or giving him more hiding places, they like dark caves, broken/upturned flowerpots or PVC pipe will do, and if all else fails just give him some time and he should come out more often over time.
nick - 2008-09-15 I just recently purchased one of these from my local pet store and it is a great fish so far. It's surprisingly peaceful and a great fish to watch. I keep it in my 20-30 gallon fish tank with 3 Opaline gouramis and 2 tinfoil barbs. They are all getting along well so far. Overall a great fish.
What the African Knifefish lacks in color, it more than makes up in hardiness and personality!
I never see my knifefish. He stays hidden at all times! Kind of a disappointment! I only have one. He's in a 55 gal tank w a couple sharks and 4 gouramis and a couple tiger barbs.
Depending on how long you've had him he might just keep hiding, also tiger barbs are famous for nipping fins, and a knifefish's undulating fin is a big temptation. I have mine in a 75 gallon while at least 6 or 7 hiding places so he's good, and mine will turn right around and bite at whatever bites his tail. They also don't like bright lights much( mostly nocturnal), so try dimming your lights by taking plastic plants, ripping them out of the little roots and letting them float right under your lights and/or giving him more hiding places, they like dark caves, broken/upturned flowerpots or PVC pipe will do, and if all else fails just give him some time and he should come out more often over time.
African Clowns need to be in a 55 gallon or more they need there room! a 20 gallon is way to small!!
I just recently purchased one of these from my local pet store and it is a great fish so far. It's surprisingly peaceful and a great fish to watch. I keep it in my 20-30 gallon fish tank with 3 Opaline gouramis and 2 tinfoil barbs. They are all getting along well so far. Overall a great fish.
Great web site!
I found profiles for every type of fish/crustacion for my new large community Aquarium!