Aba Aba Knife Fish

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Latin Name: Gymnarchus niloticus
Common Name(s): Aba, Frank Fish, Freshwater Rat-Tail, Poisson-Cheval
Difficulty: Expert
Temperament: Predatory
pH: 6.5-8.0
Adult Full Size: 65"
Minimum Tank Size: 120 gallons
Plant Safe: Yes
Foods: Frozen Silversides, ABN: Frozen Krill/ Freeze-Dried Krill/ 2.3mm Chromo Pellets, Nightcrawlers, Hikari: Sinking Carnivore Pellets/ Jumbo Carnisticks

Description: The Aba Aba Knife Fish is a large solitary predator from river basins in Africa, inhabiting marginal vegetation and swamps. This fish can be aggressive, so it should be paired with large tank mates. This fish does grow quite large in captivity, reaching 48 inches. Feed a variety of meaty, frozen foods and carnivore pellets. Make sure to have a lot of decorations and hiding places. The Aba Aba Knife Fish is sensitive since they are small scaled.