African Knife Fish

African Knife Fish are carnivorous and prefer live or frozen foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, and small fish. Feed 2-3 times weekly with portions they can consume in a few minutes. They are nocturnal hunters and may be reluctant to eat during the day; offer food in the evening when they become more active.

This species is primarily nocturnal and spends most of the day hiding in caves, plants, or dark areas. At night, it becomes an active hunter, using its electrolocation abilities to navigate and find prey in low-light conditions. African Knife Fish are generally solitary and territorial, though they can coexist with larger, peaceful fish that won't fit in their mouths.

Breeding in captivity is extremely difficult and rarely achieved in home aquariums. They require specific environmental triggers and large, heavily planted tanks with minimal disturbance. Most specimens in the hobby are wild-caught, making captive breeding impractical for most aquarists.