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African Knifefish

African Knifefish

African Knifefish

Not beautiful, but rare and unusual, the African knifefish has large eyes, barbs, and a long thin light chocolate body. Wild caught in Nigeria they are quite hardy and prefer live or frozen blood worms and similar food. These guys like to school in the wild and if you have three in your fish tank they will always stick together. 

  • Scientific Name: Xenomystus nigri
  • Origin: Nigeria
  • Lifespan: 10 years
  • Max size: 9 inches
  • Food: Very small live feeders, frozen blood worms
  • Shipping Size: Approx. 5 inches
$11.83

Original: $33.79

-65%
African Knifefish—

$33.79

$11.83
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African Knifefish

Not beautiful, but rare and unusual, the African knifefish has large eyes, barbs, and a long thin light chocolate body. Wild caught in Nigeria they are quite hardy and prefer live or frozen blood worms and similar food. These guys like to school in the wild and if you have three in your fish tank they will always stick together. 

  • Scientific Name: Xenomystus nigri
  • Origin: Nigeria
  • Lifespan: 10 years
  • Max size: 9 inches
  • Food: Very small live feeders, frozen blood worms
  • Shipping Size: Approx. 5 inches
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