African Knifefish (Xenomystus nigri) Sizes:4 - 4.5 inches muscular fish with strong armor

muscular fish with strong armor plating and a powerful sucker mouth designed for grazing wood and hard surfaces

The species is not very aggressive and can be kept together with similar sizes fish

the Black Arowana offers a more refined and understated look

prized for its deep black body covered in fine white “starlike” spots and its distinct white edging along the dorsal and tail fins

African Knifefish (Xenomystus nigri) Sizes:4 - 4.5 inches muscular fish with strong armorAfrican Knifefish Xenomystus nigriThe shadow that moves The African Knifefish is a true oddball predator sleek, mysterious, and unlike almost any other freshwater species. Its laterally compressed, blade shaped body and continuous flowing fin allow it to glide effortlessly through the water, even swimming backward with perfect control. Colored in deep charcoal to jet black, it often appears as a moving shadow rather than a fish, especially under dim