Black Ghost Knifefish (Apteronotus albifrons)

The black manta ray is aggressive and likes to travel at night. Its body is as black as ink, its swimming posture is agile and beautiful, and it is extremely fast when hunting. The whole body is as black as ink, the head is pointed, the tail fin is extended like a stick, and the tail fin has two white rings. It relies on weak currents in the body to sense water flow, obstacles, food, etc. It has a unique shape. The body shape is relatively flat on the sides, the back is smooth and arc-shaped, the pelvic fin and anal fin are connected, and form a wave shape straight to the tail, like a black lace outlining the curve of the fish.

Adult size: 30 cm

Temperature: 15 – 28°C

Food: fish, fish food, shrimp