Chitala blanci

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Royal Knifefish
Royal Knifefish
Species Chitala blanci
Difficulty Challenging
Min. Tank Size 1,324.894 liters
1,324,894.123 mL

350 US Gallons (1324.9L)

Size 47.244 in

100-120 cm (39.4-47.2")

sg Freshwater
pH 6.5 - 7.2
Temp. 295.15 K
71.6 °F
531.27 °R

298.15 K
77 °F
536.67 °R22 -25 °C (71.6-77°F)

Water Hardness

8-10

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Rare
Diet

Carnivore
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

8-12 years

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Royal Knifefish, Indochina Featherback

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

[edit] Diet

More detail on diet...

[edit] Feeding regime

This species eats live food or other prepared meaty foods.

[edit] Environment Specifics

This fish requires pristine water quality. It also prefers swift moving water, making high filtration necessary for this species' health. [1]

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

How to id the animal.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] External links

[edit] References

  1. ↑ The Royal Knifefish - Chitala blanci July, 06 208 12:17 PM EST
Facts about Chitala blanci
Availability Rare
Common name Royal Knifefish , Royal Knifefish, and Indochina Featherback
Diet Carnivore  +
Difficulty Challenging
Family Notopteridae  +
Foods Live Food  +, and Other Foods  +
Maximum Size 47.244 in (120 cm)  +
Maximum age 12  +
Maximum hardness 10  +
Maximum pH 7.2  +
Maximum temperature 298.15 K (25 °C, 77 °F, 536.67 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 350 US Gallon (1,324.894 liters, 1,324,894.123 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 8  +
Minimum pH 6.5  +
Minimum temperature 295.15 K (22 °C, 71.6 °F, 531.27 °R)  +
Scientific name Chitala blanci
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