Ghosts--dialup warning

[BlueIce]

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[punkypuffer]

really awesome! what do you keep them with, and do you mainly feed bloodworms?

[djfungus]

Those things are insane lookin! First time I've ever seen one of those before, where do they come from?

[cich1]

cool looking ghost knife.djfungus, i believe they are south american,though i don't know which country specifically.

[BlueIce]

Ghost Knife Fish, Black Ghost Knife Fish, Speckled Knife Fish
Apteronotus albifrons
SYN: Sternarchus albifrons; Sternarchusmaximiliani
PD: An elongated, laterally compressed species with a log anal fin. The caudal penuncle is also long, andthe caudal fin is very small.The entire fish is black, save for a white band at the caudal penuncle and another at thebase of the caudal fin.
SIZE: To 19" (48 cm)
SS: None
HAB: South America; widespread throughout the Amazon and Paraguay river in Brazil, Ecuador,Guyana,Peru
S: bottom, middle
TANK: A tank measuring 40" (152 cm) with a capacity of 45-55 gallons (170-210 L) issufficient for a medium-sized fish.A significantly larger tank is need for adult size specimen-those over12" (30 cm).Provide many hiding places among rocks, wood, pipes, and tubes. The tank should be dark, possibly witha cover of floating plants.The tank should have dense planting and a soft substrate.
WATER: pH 6-7 (6.7); 4-12 dH (7); 75-82°F (24-28°C)
SB: This timid species that is territorial and aggressive towards others of its own kind. Thisspecies can be kept with without problems with peaceful fish not large enough to swallow. Be sure to provide retreats. Thisspecies should not be kept in pairs, although several fish can be kept in a large tank.
SC: Angelfish, Discus, Eartheaters, Acaras, Gouramis, Leporinus , Anostomus, catfish
FOOD: Live; Tubifex, crustaceans, earthworms, insect larvae; chopped meat; tablets
SEX: Unknown
B: Unknown; although simulating the rainy season could serve to activate spawning.
BP: 10.There are no reports of successful spawning in captivity.
R:This species may rest lying on its side. Under favorable conditions, this fish can belong lived.
DC: 7.This species is sensitive to water pollutants, changes in water conditions, and medications. TheBlack Ghost Knifefish requires a diet including live foods

[highplainsdrifter]

Cool indeed! It seems to just emerge from the darkness.

[derek098]

i have a black ghost knife and a glass knife in a fairly agressive tank. i love those things. i guess u can get them to feed out of your hand but i have never tried. i feed mine brine shrimp and it will eat flakes and bottom pellets