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Name
Scientific name
Gymnotus carapo
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Gymnotidae
Summary
The banded knifefish, Gymnotus carapo, is a gymnotid knifefish recorded across Central and South America, from Mexico to Argentina. Several…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
600mm, standard length
Tank size
Minimum length 180 cm, Minimum depth 60 cm, Minimum height 60 cm
Water
Temperature and pH
Temperature 22–28°C, pH 6–7.5
Hardness
2–15dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Predatory
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries
Not recorded
Supporting text
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
A very widespread species in both Central and South America. It's been recorded in Mexico, Guatemala, Venezuela, Suriname, French Guiana, Trinidad and Tobago, …
Habitat
Tends to inhabit sluggish or still waters and seems to prefer turbid environments. It's also found in the deeper parts of main river channels, and in general c…
Aquarium size
At least 72" X 24" X 24" 180 ∗ 60 ∗ 60 cm72 ∗ 24 ∗ 24 in - ~648 litres~171 US gal, and preferably bigger.
Maintenance
Decor isn't critical, although it does appreciate plenty of cover. Large stones and pieces of bogwood, twisted roots, and live plants all look good. It's also …
Water conditions
Temperature: 22 – 28 °C72 – 82 °F pH: 6.0-7.5 Hardness: 2-15°H
Diet
Feed live and frozen foods such as bloodworm, prawns, earthworms, tubifex etc. Dried foods are not usually accepted.
Behaviour and compatibility
Small fish will be eaten, but it can be combined with other similarly-sized species in a big enough tank. Don't keep it with anything too boisterous or aggress…
Sexual dimorphism
Unknown.
Reproduction
It's not been bred in captivity, but some aspects of its breeding behaviour are known. It breeds during the wet season and is a paternal mouthbrooder with the …
Notes
Not a good beginner's species, due to its very respectable adult size, but it makes a stunning oddball addition to communities of larger fish. It's sensitive t…
References
References
No references