Royal Knifefish (Chitala blanci)

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Royal Knifefish

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Royal Knifefish

Chitala blanci

Difficulty

Challenging

Min. Tank Size

1325 Litres (350 US G.)

Size

100-120 cm (39.4-47.2")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.5 - 7.2

Temp.

22 -25 °C (71.6-77°F)

Water Hardness

8-10 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:1 M:F

Availability

Rare

Diet

Carnivore
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

8-12 years

Habitat

Asia

Family

Notopteridae




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Additional names

Royal Knifefish, Indochina Featherback, Mekong Featherback

Additional scientific names

Notopterus blanci


Diet[edit]

This species eats live food or other prepared meaty foods.


Environment specifics[edit]

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


Behaviour[edit]

A large growing nocturnal predator.


Identification[edit]

These Knifefish are identical in shape to their cousin the Clown Knifefish and do have a small dorsal fin. Their flanks are deep grey with darker speckling. The belly is paler in colour.

Pictures[edit]

Videos[edit]

In a pet store tank:

References[edit]

  1. ↑ The Royal Knifefish - Chitala blanci July, 06 208 12:17 PM EST

External links[edit]

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