{"product_id":"black-ghost-knife-fish","title":"Black Ghost Knife Fish","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Ghost Knife Fish (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApteronotus albifrons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate to Advanced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Black Ghost Knife Fish is a fascinating nocturnal species known for its sleek black body, graceful swimming motion, and distinctive white markings on its tail. Using weak electrical signals to navigate and locate food, this intelligent fish makes a unique centerpiece for large, peaceful freshwater aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful but territorial with its own kind\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 18–20 inches (45–50 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100 gallons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 75–82°F (24–28°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carnivore – enjoys sinking carnivore pellets, bloodworms, blackworms, brine shrimp, earthworms, and other frozen or live foods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Care for Your Black Ghost Knife Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Provide plenty of caves, driftwood, PVC tubes, and shaded hiding places, as they are most active during the evening and at night.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Maintain excellent water quality with strong filtration and regular water changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Feed a varied, protein-rich diet, preferably during the evening when they are most active.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ House with peaceful, similarly sized fish and avoid aggressive species or very small fish that may be eaten.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Ensure the aquarium has a secure lid, as Black Ghost Knife Fish can jump when startled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith proper care, Black Ghost Knife Fish can live \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10–15 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and become an incredible, interactive addition to large freshwater aquariums thanks to their intelligence, graceful movements, and unique behaviour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable now at Primal Paradise Pets!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Primal Paradise Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46079336349894,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3726\/7142\/files\/BF924510-E34C-47BE-BD64-F412103E2E29.jpg?v=1784234696","url":"https:\/\/primalparadisepets.ca\/products\/black-ghost-knife-fish","provider":"Primal Paradise Pets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}