Clown Knifefish
Chitala ornata — Spectacular but huge predatory knifefish; specialist only, eats most tankmates.
Care at a glance
| Scientific name | Chitala ornata |
|---|---|
| Type | oddball |
| Adult size | 40" |
| Minimum tank | 200 gal |
| Group size | 1+ |
| Temperament | aggressive |
| Temperature | 75-82°F |
| pH | 6.0-7.5 |
| GH | 5-15 |
| Diet | Live/large frozen foods, large pellets |
| Swimming zone | all |
| Care level | difficult |
| Plant-safe | No |