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Clown Knifefish

Clown Knifefish

Regular price $42.00
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Description
Clown Knifefish (Chitala ornata) is a large, predatory freshwater fish known for its long knife-shaped body and a row of round black “eye spots” along its sides.

Quick facts:
• Adult size: 24–36 inches (can get bigger)
• Temperament: Aggressive / predatory
• Behavior: Nocturnal, glides using its long anal fin
• Diet: Carnivorous (fish, shrimp, worms)
• Tank requirement: Very large tank or pond (300+ gallons long-term)

Key traits:
• Uses electric sensing and lateral line to hunt
• Often shy when young, aggressive as it matures
• Best kept alone or with very large tankmates
• Likes driftwood, rocks, and caves for cover

 

Shipping Information

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Domestic shipping only! Sorry, we cannot ship to anyone in Hawaii & Washington State.

We ship on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday via USPS Priority Mail. Once we get your order, we will ship it within 1 to 5 business days. For the safety of the animals, we do not ship aquatic life on Thursday and Friday. We do not want live aquatic animals sitting in USPS warehouse over the weekend. Thank you for your understanding.

Any orders placed before 12:00 PM on Tuesday will be shipped out that same week. orders placed after 12:00 PM on Tuesday will now be processed the following week

Male/Female: Will be picked at random (no custom orders)

Note: color may be slightly off from photo.

We placed a penny at the corner of the tank so you can have an idea of the size of the fish.

Guaranteed to arrive alive you have one hour of delivery to report any death. You must take a picture while the fish is dead in the bag before it’s opened.

Fish’s color might be off first 3 days due to shipping and stressed fish.

we do not refund shipping costs