The OFFICIAL Knifefish Photo Thread

[Miles]

Welcome to the Official KNIFEFISH Photo Thread!

I will kick this off with the King of South American Knifefish -

GYMNOTUS 'TIGER'
Rare and Seldom Seen, Check out these pictures of the 2 specimens we have imported.

 

[Miles]

Steatogenys elegans

Also known as: Centipede Knifefish, Mottled Knifefish, Elegant Knifefish.

Peaceful. Can live in groups. Awesome for small planted community tanks!

 

[Miles]

Also known as: Carapo Knifefish, Zebra knifefish, Banded Knifefish..



You can see Videos of both the Tiger Knife and Zebra Knife if you visit the Video Gallery at www.XoticAquatix.com ... Enjoy!

 

[Miles]

White-Line Knife, Gold-Line Knife..

Much similiar to a Black Ghost knife, However they are suppose to get larger.. Exporter claims them to be fairly rare, but not a high demand for them! Not the greatest pictures, but atleast you can kind-of see what they look like!

 

[Miles]

This was a species that was mixed in with a bag of small Carapo Knifefish.. It's pattern is distinct, and much different.. Unsure of the exact species, as it is not G. Tiger, but it is a very nice fish nonetheless. This one was a little beat up, but he healed up nicely and wen't out the door fast!

 

[Miles]

AKA: Glass Knife, Electric Knife, Green Knife..

Another peaceful Knifefish that can be kept in shoals.. Our Exporter claims them to be rare, but once again there was very little demand for them. These guys are different than the "Transparent" Knives that are more commonly available.

 

[Miles]

Brown Ghost Knife... Chocolate Knifefish.

Similiar to the Black Ghost Knife.. Care and Requirements are nearly the same!

Awesome fish!

 

[Miles]

And the ever-popular Black Ghost Knife! No comments needed.

Here is my big guy, at about 14"+..

 

[Miles]

Here are some Photos of Knifefish that aren't mine.. Credits go out to the owners Thanks Guys!

Includes:

Golden Carapo Knife
Aba Aba Knife
White Knife
Duckhead Knife
Elephant-Nose Knife
Trumpet Knife (?)

 

[hewhorunswithscissors]

the trumpet nose is not a knife...that is a mormyrid. From Africa. ALso, Aba Aba, despite being called a knife are more closely related to Mormyrids than to the S. American knifes (that are also from Africa, like other mormyrids). An Aba is a HUGE fish... its my DREAM FISH. How big should the tank be? Well, whatever you think is appropriate for a 5-6ft fish that is reasonably active. That is why I don't have one. I can dream though!

Hey, Miles, very nice pics though... your photos / thread I am sure got some people more interested in these cool fish!!