No they would not be compatible
. The black ghost knife is MUCH too aggressive and would kill the betta. The betta is considered to be a semi-aggressive fish most times with fish of their own species, but the black ghost knife fish is aggressive all the time.
What fish live with black ghost knife?
- Electric Blue Acara.
- Silver Dollar Fish.
- Oscar Fish (this pairing needs plenty of space)
- Cory Catfish.
- Rope Fish.
- Bichir.
Do Ghost Knives eat other fish?
Black Ghost Knifefish are a carnivorous species. In the wild,
they feed on insect larvae, juveniles, and small fish
, and worms.
Are there any fish that can live with a betta?
A:
Bettas can live with guppies
, and they can actually be pretty compatible tank mates. Fancy, long-finned guppies will not fare as well as their more subdued feeder guppy relatives and will likely be the recipients of aggression from male bettas, so it is best to avoid the flashy fish with bright colors.
What fish can you put with a ghost knife?
Black Ghost Knifefish are best kept with tank mates that are not too boisterous or aggressive.
Discus, Geophagus, Severum, Angelfish, peaceful Catfish, peaceful Cichlids and larger (6 inches or more) community species
make good tank mates.
Can Black Ghost live alone?
It doesn't really get along with other black ghost knifefish, and it could eat small fish of other breeds. Having other fish in the tank may also interfere with the signals it needs to survive. Additionally, some other types of fish might bully the shy knifefish. For all these reasons,
it really should live alone
.
How fast do Black Ghost Knifefish grow?
Ghosts grow large, to 24 inches (60 cm). We will be starting with the smallest size we can find, i.e. around 2 inches (5 cm). And if we follow everything in this article, they will grow to their maximum size in
about 2 years time
.
How big do black ghost knives get?
| Black Ghost Knifefish | Scientific Name: Apteronotus albifrons | Family Name: Apteronotidae | Distribution: South America | Size: 18-20 inches |
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Can ghost knife fish eat pellets?
In terms of what to feed your Black Ghost Knife Fish,
do not give them any flake foods or pellets
as they will not have the nutrition that it needs.
How long does a Black Ghost Knifefish live?
| Common Name(s) Black Ghost Knife Fish | Food & Diet Carnivorous diet (prefers live fish food) | Lifespan 15 years | Water pH 6.0-8.0 | Tank Mates South American Cichlids, Mono Sebae, peaceful Catfish species, Corydoras, and Discus. |
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Can ghost knife fish live with cichlids?
Can ghost shrimp live with bettas?
The short answer:
ghost shrimp and betta fish can live together as pets
. You can also use ghost shrimp to feed your bettas.
What fish can go in a 10 gallon tank with a betta?
Some of the best tank mates for your 10-gallon tank would be fish that occupy the lower levels of the aquarium, such as
small loaches and catfish
. Non-fish inhabitants like snails, shrimp, and frogs would also work well in an aquarium of this size.
Can I put a snail with my betta?
Snails are great little guys to put in with bettas
. The fish probably won't even realise they're there. Make sure they aren't too little or the betta may attempt to eat them.
What food do Black Ghost Knifefish eat?
Black Ghost Knife Fish are carnivorous and eat in- sects, small crustaceans and fish in the wild. For this reason, they enjoy a mixture of live foods such as
Daphnia, Brine Shrimp, meaty frozen foods, worms and feeder fish
.
How big does a ghost knife fish get?
It will grow to a
maximum length of 50 cm (20 in)
. Black ghost knifefish are nocturnal. They are a weakly electric fish which use an electric organ and receptors distributed over the length of their body in order to locate insect larvae.
What is the smallest knife fish?
| Ghost knifefishes | Black ghost knifefish (Apteronotus albifrons) | Scientific classification | Kingdom: Animalia | Phylum: Chordata |
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How can you tell if a black ghost knife is male or female?
Can Black Ghost Knifefish live with angelfish?
With respect to angelfish and black ghost knifefish,
this is actually a very good combination
. Both fish occur in identical habitats, being slow to moderate-flowing streams and rivers that are very heavily shaded so no sun ever hits the water.
How can you tell if a knife fish is male or female?
There are
no such names
given to the male and female species of the black ghost knife fish. People usually observe the eyes of the fish to determine the sex of the fish. The male fish have eyes on top of the head while the females have eyes on the front of their heads.
