Notopterus notopterus

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Asiatic Knifefish
Asiatic Knifefish
Species Notopterus notopterus
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 946.353 liters
946,352.945 mL

250 US Gallons (946.4L)

Size 23.622 in

50-60 cm (19.7-23.6")

pH 6.0 - 6.5
Temp. 297.15 K
75.2 °F
534.87 °R

301.15 K
82.4 °F
542.07 °R
24 -28 °C (75.2-82.4°F)

Water Hardness

3-8

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Rare
Diet

Carnivore
Live Foods

Life Span

8-12 years

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Asiatic Knifefish, Bronze Featherback

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

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Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

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[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

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Facts about Notopterus notopterus
Availability Rare
Common name Asiatic Knifefish
Diet Carnivore  +
Difficulty Moderate
Family Notopteridae  +
Foods Live Food  +
Maximum Size 23.622 in (60 cm)  +
Maximum age 12  +
Maximum hardness 8  +
Maximum pH 6.5  +
Maximum temperature 301.15 K (28 °C, 82.4 °F, 542.07 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 250 US Gallon (946.353 liters, 946,352.945 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 3  +
Minimum pH 6  +
Minimum temperature 297.15 K (24 °C, 75.2 °F, 534.87 °R)  +
Scientific name Notopterus notopterus
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