Clown Knifefish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Clown Knifefish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 250 gallons (946 liters) for a single adult
• Compatibility: Best kept alone or with very large, robust, and fast-moving tank mates that cannot be swallowed. Avoid small or slow-moving fish. Can be aggressive towards conspecifics if not given ample space and hiding spots.
• Special requirements: Requires a large tank with plenty of hiding places such as caves, driftwood, and dense vegetation. Dim lighting is preferred as they are nocturnal. Excellent filtration is essential due to their large size and predatory diet. A tight-fitting lid is crucial as they are known jumpers.

Water parameters

Temperature

75-82°F (24-28°C)

pH level

6.5-7.5

Hardness

5-15 dGH

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