Neptune’s rating:
42- DifficultyChallenging
- FeedFlakes, Pellets, Bloodworms, Brine Shrimp, Tubifex Worms, Frozen Shrimp, Vegetable Matter, Algae Wafers, Color Enhancing Food, Daphnia, Micro Worms, Feeder Fish, Freeze-dried Foods, Stick-on Tablets
- HardinessModerate
- Length12.0 - 25.0 cm
- Liters per Fish50 L
- PopularityUncommon
- RarityUncommon
- Minimum School Size5
- Tank HabitatSurface Dweller, Mid-tank Dweller, Bottom Dweller
- TemperamentAggressive, Social
- Temperature22.0 - 28.0 °C
Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.
More about African brown knifefish
The African brown knifefish, characterized by its elongated body and brown coloration, is a unique freshwater species native to the rivers and streams of Africa. It possesses a distinct appearance, marked by a knife-like shape and an undulating fin running along its underside, which it uses for graceful, gliding movements. While intriguing in its behavior and appearance, it is not as widely recognized or popular in the aquarium hobby as some other species, likely due to its specific care requirements and less vibrant coloring compared to more commonly kept tropical fish.