Aba Aba Knifefish – Gymnarchus Niloticus
Aba Aba Knife Fish – Gymnarchus niloticus. A beautiful fish with a very elegant look to its every movement. The fin they use for swimming is on its back while most fish have the swimming fin on their belly.
More About Aba Aba Knife Fish:
Common Name: Aba Aba Knife fish, Freshwater Rat-tail, Frank fish, African Knife Fish
Scientific Name: Gymnarchus niloticus
Size: In captivity, knife fish sizes over 48 inches (120cm) are mostly unheard of. In the wild, this fish grows to be 5.5 feet / 167 cm!
Natural Habitat: Northern areas of Africa.
Ideal Tank: Prefers dimly lit aquariums that have some plants. Large pieces of driftwood and twisted roots, like mangrove, for cover. Make sure that you anchor plants well.
Aquarium Size: 40 gallon+ – 300 gallon
Tank Mates: Bala shark
Care Level: Intermediate+
Aquarium Water Temperature: 73 – 82°F / 23 – 28°C
What Do I Feed My Aba Aba Knifefish?
- Small fish
- Blood worms
- Earthworms
- Larger knifefish eat chunks of fish, shrimp mussels
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