Statements (54)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:fish
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Black_Ghost
|
| gptkbp:adaptation |
Electric organ for navigation
|
| gptkbp:average_temperature |
Warm water species
75-82° F |
| gptkbp:behavior |
gptkb:Nocturnal
Solitary or in pairs |
| gptkbp:body_style |
gptkb:battle
Elongated |
| gptkbp:breeding_season |
Moderate to difficult
Mouthbrooder Year-round in captivity |
| gptkbp:care_instructions |
Fry are small and require special care
|
| gptkbp:character_traits |
Curious and interactive
|
| gptkbp:color |
Black with white markings
Dark body for camouflage Juveniles are lighter in color |
| gptkbp:common_name |
gptkb:Black_Ghost_Knife_Fish
|
| gptkbp:conservation_status |
Not endangered
|
| gptkbp:dam |
Soft, acidic water
|
| gptkbp:diet |
gptkb:product
|
| gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Apteronotidae
|
| gptkbp:fins |
Dorsal fin
|
| gptkbp:foraging_behavior |
Active hunter at night
Feed once or twice daily |
| gptkbp:fuel_capacity |
Minimum 50 gallons
Plants and hiding spots Requires hiding places and open swimming space |
| gptkbp:growth_rate |
Moderate
|
| gptkbp:habitat |
Freshwater
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Black Ghost Knife Fish
|
| gptkbp:interacts_with |
Popular in the aquarium trade
|
| gptkbp:is_often_used_in |
Aquarium fish
|
| gptkbp:level |
6.0-7.5
|
| gptkbp:lifespan |
Up to 5 years in captivity
|
| gptkbp:lighting |
Low to moderate lighting preferred
|
| gptkbp:native_to |
gptkb:Amazon_River_Basin
|
| gptkbp:origin |
gptkb:South_America
|
| gptkbp:predators |
Larger fish
|
| gptkbp:related_species |
Other knife fish
|
| gptkbp:reproduction |
Egg-laying
|
| gptkbp:scientific_name |
gptkb:Apteronotus_albifrons
|
| gptkbp:sensor |
Sensitive to water quality
|
| gptkbp:size |
Up to 20 inches
Around 12 inches |
| gptkbp:social_responsibility |
Prone to stress in poor conditions
|
| gptkbp:social_structure |
Territorial during breeding
|
| gptkbp:species |
Freshwater fish
|
| gptkbp:tank_mates |
Peaceful species
|
| gptkbp:traded_on |
Regular water changes needed
Requires a large tank Compatible with non-aggressive fish |
| gptkbp:water_management |
Good filtration is essential
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