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Clown knifefish Profile

Chitala ornata

ℹ️ Overview

The Clown knifefish, characterized by its striking appearance, features a silvery-gray color with a series of large, dark spots along its back, resembling clown makeup. Originating from freshwater habitats in Southeast Asia, this fish is distinguished by its elongated body, a long anal fin, and a knife-like shape. It's quite popular and well-regarded in the aquarium hobby due to its unique appearance and behavior, though its size and specific care requirements make it more suitable for experienced aquarists.

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  • DifficultyChallenging
  • HardinessModerate
  • pH6.0 - 7.5
  • PopularityPopular
  • RarityUncommon
  • Temperature24.0 - 28.0 °C

Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.

Neptune’s rating:

Based on 38 data points

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