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Knifefish – Banded Knifefish

$52.00

Please note: We can’t guarantee gender for fish unless a specific gender is offered in the product description. Thank you for understanding.

Description

Synonyms:  Gymnotus carapos, G. fasciatus

Max Size/Length: To 24″ (61 cm)
Native to: throughout Central and South America. Ranges from Guatemala south to the Rio de la Plata.
pH: 6-7.5 (6.9)
dH: 4-18 (8)
Temp: 73-82°F (22-28°C)

This species is peaceful towards non-swallow-able tank mates with dissimilar body characteristics. Combine with medium to large sized fishes that will not nip fins.  Suggested companions would be fish like Eartheaters (Geophagus), Pacu, Arowana, Leporinus, Acara, Cichlasomines, Cats, Loricarids.

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