3" Royal Clown Knife

👑 Royal Clown Knife (3”) – Exotic Elegance Meets Predatory Power

Add a living legend to your monster fish collection with the Royal Clown Knife (Chitala blanci), a highly sought-after variant known for its sleek metallic body, elongated dorsal fin, and distinctive spotted pattern. At 3 inches, this juvenile is the perfect grow-out size—already showcasing its iconic knife-like shape and beginning to develop the hypnotic spots and shimmer that make it a true standout.

The Royal Clown Knife isn’t just another oddball predator—it's a showpiece fish, revered for its graceful swimming, intelligence, and hypnotic nocturnal movement. Ideal for experienced aquarists with large tanks or indoor ponds, this fish brings both beauty and power to any freshwater setup.

🐟 Species Profile:

• Scientific Name: Chitala blanci

• Common Name: Royal Clown Knife, Spotted Knife Fish

• Size: 3 inches (can grow to 30–36 inches+ as adults)

• Temperament: Predatory, semi-aggressive, nocturnal

• Tank Size: 180+ gallons minimum (larger preferred long-term)

• Water Parameters: 75–82°F | pH 6.5–7.5 | Low light, soft to neutral water

• Diet: Carnivore – thrives on bloodworms, shrimp, tilapia strips, and sinking carnivore pellets

⚠️ Care Tips & Tank Mates:

Royal Clown Knives require:

• Low-light or shaded environments

• Plenty of space for swimming and turning

• Smooth décor to prevent scale damage

Recommended tank mates include:

• Arowanas, Peacock Bass, Bichirs, Datnoids

• Large catfish like Tiger Shovelnose or Ripsaws

• Avoid small fish or aggressive fin-nippers—Knives will eat or be harassed by them

Clown Knives are known for being interactive with their owners, often hand-feeding and learning routines. As they mature, their spot pattern becomes more defined and mesmerizing under aquarium lighting.

🛒 Why Buy from RobsAquatics.com?

Each 3” Royal Clown Knife is:

• Carefully sourced and hand-selected for body shape and patterning

• Conditioned on frozen and prepared foods

• Shipped live with our Live Arrival Guarantee

• A perfect grow-out specimen for serious oddball and monster fish collectors

📦 Limited availability at the ideal juvenile size – Royal Clown Knives sell out fast. Claim yours today—only at RobsAquatics.com.