A photo of African brown knifefish

African brown knifefish

Xenomystus nigri

Neptune’s rating:

46
Check Compatibility
  • Aggression LevelMostly Peaceful
  • Breeding AggressionSlightly More Aggressive
  • DifficultyChallenging
  • HardinessModerate
  • Length12.0 - 25.0 cm
  • Liters per Fish50 L
  • Maintenance LevelModerate Maintenance
  • PopularityUncommon
  • RarityUncommon
  • Minimum School Size5
  • Tank HabitatSurface Dweller, Mid-tank Dweller, Bottom Dweller
  • Temperature22.0 - 28.0 °C
  • Territorial BehaviourModerately Territorial

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.

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