Black Ghost Knifefish

Overview

Everything you need to know about Black Ghost Knifefish, at a glance:

• Common Names: -
• Scientific Name: Apteronotus albifrons
• Max Size: ~50cm
• Temperature Range: 24-28°C
• pH Range: 6-7.5
• Compatibility: Peaceful, though stocking them alongside small fish may provoke their predatory instincts
• Plant Safe: Yes, though may uproot some finely rooted varieties
• Area Of Origin: South America; Venezuela and Paraguay
• Suitable Foods: Carnivorous, offer variety of small live/frozen foods such as bloodworms, white mosquito larvae, and brineshrimp; will rarely accept dried foods
• Special Requirements: Keep singly and not with any other knifefish species, ensure aquarium is well-oxygenated and equipped with a powerful filtration system, provide lots of hiding places primarily in the form of rocks, wood, and dense vegetation, prefer dim light and moderate flow, notorious jumpers so use tight-fitting lid, as 'scaleless' fish extra care must be taken when using medications,

How is this Black Ghost Knifefish delivered?

All of our aquatic animals are dispatched from our livestock distributor and delivered directly to your door. Our distributor dispatches and delivers livestock packages Tuesday through Friday to avoid animals being in transit over the weekend.

After placing your livestock order, you will receive all the information needed to track your livestock order via email. If you have any problems regarding delivery, or concerns about the health/wellbeing of your animal(s) upon arrival, please contact us, Swell UK Ltd, immediately, or at least within 48 hours of receiving your livestock order.

Any other, non-livestock items that you purchase alongside livestock will be sent via standard or express delivery and arrive at your delivery address in a different package. This means that, depending on when you place your order, you may receive your non-livestock items before or after your livestock package.

For a detailed breakdown of when you can expect to receive your livestock package depending on the day you place your order, be sure to check the delivery details in the specifications below.

Above images for illustration purposes only. Exact colours, patterns, and size may vary between individuals.

Please note: The livestock that is sold on our online site is not held in store at our Swell shop, or available for collection from the shop. Species sold at our Swell store will differ from ones available to order to your door.