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Family: | Notopteridae |
Species: |
Chitala blanci |
Common Name: |
Royal Knife Fish |
Size: | Up to 48 inches (122cm) |
Note: | Should not be considered a home aquarium fish, young are sometimes seen for sale and caution should taken before purchasing. It is unfair to subject any animal to less than ideal living conditions. |
Habitat: | Asia: Mekong river basin in Thailand, Laos and Cambodia. |
Min Tank Size: | 55 gallon for young, 150+ or public aquarium for adults. |
Diet: | Omnivorous, live preferred but will eat anything meaty. |
Behavior: | Belligerent, Should be kept alone. |
Water: | pH 5.5 to 7.0, dH range 2-10° dH, temperature range of 75 to 80°F (20-28°C) |
Care: | Medium |
Communities: | Cannot be kept with smaller fish. Best in a species tank. |
Suitability: | Poor, grows to large for most home aquaria. |