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Marbled Knifefish
Photo © Sean Evans
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| Common name: | Marbled Knifefish, Reticulate knifefish, Arowana knifefish |
| Scientific name: | Papyrocranus afer |
| Synonyms: | (none) |
| Size: | Up to 32" (80cm), but unlikely to achieve this in aquaria. |
| Origin: | West Africa |
| Tank setup: | A large tank (4ft/122cm for a young specimen, they are slow-growing) with a gentle circulation.
Subdued lighting, this species can be shy. Preferably a sand substrate with smooth decor such as rounded stones and bogwood. |
| Compatibility: | Predatory, and can be aggressive. |
| Temperature: | 24-30oC (75-86oF) |
| Water chemistry: | Not critical, but fairly soft with pH slightly acidic to neutral ideal. |
| Feeding: | Live/frozen meaty foods, such as mussel, whitebait, prawns, earthworms. |
| Sexing: | Unknown |
| Breeding: | Not bred in aquaria. |
| Comments: |
Suitable companions could include large Synodontis catfish and Polypterus (bichirs).
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