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Name
Scientific name
Gymnotus pedanopterus
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Gymnotidae
Common names
Zebra Knifefish
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
The zebra knifefish, Gymnotus pedanopterus, is a gymnotid knifefish from Peru and Brazil, one of over 20 Gymnotus species described since 1…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
280mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Not recorded
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 22–28°C, pH 6–7
Hardness
2–12dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Predatory
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Brazil, Venezuela
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Peru and Brazil.
Habitat
Tends to inhabit sluggish or still waters, and seems to prefer turbid environments. It is also found in the deeper parts of main river channels, and in general…
Aquarium size
48" x 12" x 12" (120cm x 30cm x 30cm) - 108 litres if kept alone as a single specimen. Larger if kept in a community situation.
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 is also…
Water conditions
Temperature: 22 – 28 °C pH: 6.0-7.0 Hardness: 2-12°H
Diet
Offer it 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
Unknown.
Notes
The genus Gymnotus has undergone considerable taxonomic revision in recent years, with over 20 new species being described since 1994, of which this stunning s…
References
References
No references