Knife Fish | Clown Knife Fish

Scientific Name: Chitala ornata Common Name: Clown Knife Fish, Spotted Knife Fish, Clown Featherback Adult Size: 28 inches Life Expectancy: 10 years Habitat: Thailand/Viet Nam Minimum Tank Size: 100 gallons Ideal Tank Conditions: Temperature Range: 76 - 80°F pH Range: 6.8 - 7.5 Water Hardness : 5 - 15 Temperament: Typically peaceful but can be aggressive toward other Knife Fish. However, as long as these fish have enough space to call their own, it’s unlikely that they’ll be aggressive toward one another. Diet & Nutrition: Their ideal diet is very similar to what they eat in their natural habitat. They are carnivores and will eat all types of live foods, meat, chopped earthworms, as well as frozen and flaked foods.  Unlike some other species, these fish tend to be very resistant to transitioning over to flake or pellet foods. Their preference is a more protein-rich and natural diet. Any of the go-to live or frozen foods will work (a variety is always recommended). Bloodworms,