White Knifefish (Orthosternarchus tamandua)

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White Knifefish

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White Knifefish

Orthosternarchus tamandua

Difficulty

Challenging

Min. Tank Size

946 Litres (250 US G.)

Size

40-44 cm (15.7-17.3")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.5 - 7.0

Temp.

23 -28 °C (73.4-82.4°F)

Water Hardness

6-12 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:1 M:F

Availability

Rare

Diet

Carnivore
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

8-12 years

Habitat

South America

Family

Apteronotidae




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Additional names

White Knifefish

Additional scientific names

Sternarchus tamandua
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Pictures

Videos

In a pet store tank:

External links

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