Barred Knife Fish - Steatogenys elegans Steatogenys elegans
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Barred Knife Fish - Steatogenys elegans

Mottled Knife Fish

Species name: Steatogenys elegans

Common Names: Barred knifefish , Mottled Knife Fish

Synonyms: Brachyhypopomus elegans, Steatogenys elegansis, Steatogenes elegans, Rhamphichthys mirabilis, Rhamphichthys elegans,

Family: Hypopomidae

Order: Gymnotiformes

Class: Actinopterygii

Max. size: 30 cm / 12 inches

Environment: Freshwater

Origin: South America. Guinas and the Amazon River basin.

Temperament: Non aggressive. Do not keep with aggressive or species that are small enough to swallow.

Company: Other non aggressive species that is to big to be consider food.

Water parameters: pH 6.0-7.0, temperature 22-26°C / 73 - 80° F

Aquarium setup: This species requires a relatively large well planted aquarium. As one of the smallest species of knife fish it van be hosted in smaller aquariums then the other species. Aquarium should however not be less then 120 cm / 50 inches. It is best to keep more then one of these fishes together in the aquarium. The Aquarium should be decorated with a lot of hiding places among rotes and rocks. Floating plants should be used to dim the lighting.

Feeding: accepts live and frozen food. After some weaning they usually accepts carnivore pellets.

Breeding Unknown

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Barred Knife Fish - Steatogenys elegans