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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. |
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