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Xenomystus nigri

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African Knifefish
African Knifefish
Species Xenomystus nigri
Family Notopteridae
Difficulty Challenging
Min. Tank Size 283.906 liters
283,905.884 mL

75 US Gallons (283.9L)

Size 11.811 in

25-30 cm (9.8-11.8")

sg Freshwater
pH 6.0 - 8.0
Temp. 295.15 K
71.6 °F
531.27 °R

301.15 K
82.4 °F
542.07 °R
22 -28 °C (71.6-82.4°F)

Water Hardness

5-19 °d

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Rare
Diet

Carnivore
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

8-15 years

Habitat

Africa

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

African Knifefish, African Knife Fish, African Brown Knifefish

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

[edit] Diet

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How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

African Knifefish definitely need a place to call it's lair. It will hide there during daylight and be out when the lights are out.

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

How to id the animal.

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