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Live Freshwater Aquarium Black Ghost Knifefish (Apteronotus albifrons)

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19 in stock, ready to be shipped
Availability:
10 in stock, ready to be shipped
Original price $22.00 - Original price $55.00
Original price
$22.00
$22.00 - $55.00
Current price $22.00
The Black Ghost Knifefish is a member of the Apteronotidae family and the speckled knifefish group. It is considered a true bony fish. When properly cared for, the Black Ghost Knifefish can reach well over one foot in length. It possesses a weak electrical organ at the caudal peduncles which is used to locate food.

It requires a minimum of a 150 gallon tank with excellent filtration. It is generally timid and reclusive, preferring a fine-gravel-bottom aquarium with plenty of roots and rocks for hiding places, as well as subdued to dark lighting. To better appreciate this fish, many hobbyists will purchase a "ghost tube," a clear plastic tube that facilitates viewing during the day. Once accustomed to its surroundings, the Black Ghost Knifefish can become incredibly tame and trusting to the point of being hand-held. It does well with other, larger species of a peaceful nature, but may be aggressive towards those of similar or smaller size.

Carnivorous, the Black Ghost Knifefish will eat all types of live foods including meat, chopped earthworms, as well as frozen and flaked foods.

ADD AS MANY FISH AS YOU WANT. FLAT RATE SHIPPING.

Unlimited Combined Shipping For Bettas & Guppy Add as many as you like for $21. INSULATED BOX AND HEAT PACK INCUDED FOR THE WINTER SEASON.

BEAUTIFUL AND HAPPY FISH

All our fish are carefully held, quarantined, and shipped from our facility in San Diego, California. We collaborate with the best farms to source the most stunning, healthy fish of exceptional size. You’ll be amazed by our selection!

LIVE ON ARRIVAL GUARANTEE

We ships hundreds of live fish packages across the USA weekly. We have shipped over 50,000 packages so far. We use insulated foam boxes, and heat packs are included in the Winter Seasons to ensure fish safety. If a DOA occurs, you are covered.

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