Jack Knifefish (Equetus lanceolatus)

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Jack Knifefish

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Jack Knifefish

Equetus lanceolatus

Difficulty

Challenging

Min. Tank Size

284 Litres (75 US G.)

Size

22.9-25.4cm (9-10 ")

sg

1.020 - 1.025

pH

8.1 - 8.4

Temp.

22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)

Water Hardness

8-12 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:1 M:F

Availability

Uncommon

Diet

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

8-12 years

Habitat

Western Atlantic

Family

Sciaenidae




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Additional names

Jack Knifefish, Lance-Shaped Ribbonfish

Additional scientific names

Chaetodon lanceolatus, Eques americanus, Eques balteatus
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