📊 Datasheet
View More- Breeding AggressionModerately More Aggressive
- Territorial BehaviourModerately Territorial
Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.
🐠 Breeding
Breeding the Glass Knifefish in captivity can be challenging. In the wild, their breeding habits are often triggered by seasonal changes, particularly during the rainy season when water levels rise and temperatures slightly drop. During this time, they engage in courtship displays, where males will use their electric signals and electrical impulses to communicate with potential mates.
- Breeding Tank: A large tank with dense aquatic plant cover and slightly cooler water mimicking the rainy season can help trigger breeding behaviors.
- Spawning: The female typically lays eggs in secluded areas among plants or in caves, where the male will guard them until they hatch.
- Fry Care: Once hatched, the fry are small and require infusoria or freshly hatched brine shrimp as food.
Captive breeding of this species is rare, and successful attempts often require meticulous attention to water conditions, food supply, and tank setup.