African Brown Knifefish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping African Brown Knifefish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 50 gallons
• Compatibility: Best kept with similarly sized, peaceful to semi-aggressive fish that are not fin-nippers. Avoid very small fish as they may be seen as prey. Can be kept singly or in a group in a sufficiently large tank with ample hiding spots.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-filtered tank with subdued lighting and plenty of hiding places such as caves, driftwood, and dense vegetation. A soft substrate is preferred. They are sensitive to poor water quality, so regular water changes are essential. They are nocturnal and will be most active after lights out. Provide a varied diet of live or frozen foods.

Water parameters

Temperature

75-82°F (24-28°C)

pH level

6.0-7.5

Hardness

5-15 dGH

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