CLOUDED GHOST KNIFEFISH

The Clouded Ghost Knifefish is an attractive, relatively outgoing species that is relatively rare in the hobby. A medium growing fish with a maximum size of only about 8 inches, this knifefish is generally peaceful towards conspecifics and nearly all tankmates. In the aquarium, this is a relatively hardy knifefish but like most of their relatives will do best in somewhat soft water and require plenty of hiding places in the form of driftwood, plants or caves. The Clouded Ghost Knife will readily accept small frozen foods and do not seem to be predatory even towards very tiny fish.

Clouded Ghost Knifefish (Adontosternarchus nebulosus)

Origin: Wild Peru
Locale: Amazon River Basin
Diet: Invertebrates and small fish. Can be weaned onto frozen foods in the aquarium.
Adult Size: Unknown, possible 8″
Recommended Tank Size: 40 gallon
Compatibility: Peaceful with fish too large to be eaten
Preferred Water Parameters
pH:                          6.2 – 7.2
Temp:                     76-82F
Ammonia:              0ppm
Nitrite:                    0ppm
Nitrate:                  <30ppm