Ok since I`ve read the post about it being a Royal tiger knife I`ve done some more investigating on my fish , Now I know many fish are called many different names, I didnt see one time this fish being called a Royal Tiger Knife
I`ve found little tid-bits on my fish till I went to "All Things Knife ! "
Here is What I found there thanks to bstier he is an admin on All things Knife for the info !:
Scientific Name: Gymnotus carapo
Common Name: Banded Knife
Synoms: Gymnotus Carapos, G. Fasciatus
Size: Can reach lengths of 24-25" (61-63cm)
Origin: Distributed throughout Central and South America.
Tank: Any banded knife under 10 inches can be sufficiently kept in a 55-60 gallon tank, and any fish larger than that should be kept in 90-110 gallon tank that measures at least 48" in length. It should be kept with lots of plants to diffuse lighting along with rocks, wood, and all other sorts of caves.
Temperament: This species is usually aggressive towards it's own kind, but will be calm when kept with fish that it cannot swallow with a different "look" then the knife.
Compatability: Keep with other peaceful larger fish. No fin-nippers!
Water Type: Fresh Water
Temperature: 73-82°F (22-28°C)
Hardness: 4-18 dH (8)
pH: pH 6-7.5 (6.9)
Breeding: Not much has been recorded about breeding habbits in captivity at this time.
Feeding: Live fish, snails, small crustaceons, tubifex worms, blood worms, insects, earthworms, and some sorts of tablets.
This is a very stylish and expressive knife that is round towards to front part of it's body, which then compresses and ends up at a point. Young banded knives are yellow in color with brownish to gray stripes. As the fish gets older, the stripes will get more prominent and darker. This is a pretty peaceful fish that should be kept with other larger fish that cannot be swallowed. Max size your looking at 110 gallon tank for a comfortable home. The tank should have lots of plants and hiding place where the light is diffused to encourage the fish to swim about. There are no caudal fins on this fish, as well as no ventral and dorsal fins. The anal fin runs most of the length of the body until the end at the tip. Awesome knife !
