Bronze Featherback
Notopterus notopterus
Also known as: Bronze Featherback, Grey Featherback, Asiatic Knife Fish
Origin: Southeast Asia
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 60 cm
- Min Tank
- 250 L
- Lifespan
- 8-12
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- semi-aggressive; territorial and predatory toward small fish
About
Notopterus notopterus is the most widespread and commonly encountered featherback in South and Southeast Asia, found across India, Sri Lanka, and mainland Southeast Asia in slow rivers, lakes, and floodplains. It is more tolerant of water conditions than the Clown Knife Fish and reaches a more manageable adult size, making it a more accessible but still impressive display oddball.
Care Guide
Water: 24-28°C, pH 6.0-7.5, soft to moderately hard. Tank: Minimum 250L, dim lighting, large caves and overhangs, tight lid. Feeding: Carnivore; live and frozen fish flesh, prawns, earthworms, large sinking pellets. Behaviour: Semi-aggressive; territorial at night and during feeding; will consume small fish. Compatibility: Large, robust fish; large catfish, arowana, similar-sized cichlids.
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