Black Ghost Knifefish (Apteronotus albifrons) 6-8 cm

The Black Ghost Knifefish is an elegant South American species known for its velvet-black coloration and distinctive white markings on the tail. It moves gracefully using its long undulating fin and can swim both forward and backward with ease.

This species is mainly active during dusk and nighttime and prefers a well-decorated aquarium with driftwood, caves, and hiding places.

Care Requirements

• Size: up to 40–50 cm
• Temperature: 24–28 °C
• pH: 6.0–7.5
• Minimum aquarium size: 400 litres
• Difficulty: Intermediate

Feeding

A carnivorous species that readily accepts:

• Bloodworms
• Shrimp
• Worms
• High-quality carnivore pellets
• Other meaty foods

Important Notes

The Black Ghost Knifefish uses a weak electric field to navigate and locate food. It may be territorial towards other knifefish and can prey on smaller fish that fit into its mouth.

A fascinating and intelligent species for aquarists with sufficiently large aquariums.