• Royal Clown Knifefish 15-18cm

The royal knifefish or Indochina featherback, Chitala blanci, is a species of ray-finned fish in the family Notopteridae found in the Mekong basin in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam.

Scientific Name Chitala Blanci
Common Names Royal Clown Featherback,
Origin Southeast Asia (Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam)
Size Can grow up to 3 feet (90 cm) in length
Lifespan Around 10-15 years in captivity
Appearance Elongated body with a silver or grayish color
Temperament Generally peaceful, but can be territorial
Compatibility May eat smaller fish that can fit in their mouth
   
Water Parameters Temperature: (24-28°C), pH: 6.5-7.5
Diet Carnivorous. Feeds on live or frozen meaty foods. Accepts high-quality pellets and flakes as supplements.
   
Breeding Difficult to breed in captivity. Requires specific conditions and spawning triggers
   

Royal Clown Knifefish 15-18cm

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