{"product_id":"afrikanischer-messerfisch-xenomystus-nigri","title":"African Knifefish – Xenomystus nigri | Wild-caught | Peaceful classic with an elegant swimming style","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"752\"\u003eThe African Knifefish (\u003cem data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"452\"\u003eXenomystus nigri\u003c\/em\u003e) is the most well-known representative of African knifefish and is considered a true classic among aquarists. With its flat, knife-shaped body and floating, wavy movement, it glides silently through the water – a fascinating spectacle that enriches any aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003eIn its natural habitat, the calm rivers and swamps of West and Central Africa, \u003cem data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"869\"\u003eXenomystus nigri\u003c\/em\u003e lives in densely vegetated bank areas. There, it usually stays in shaded areas and is most active during dusk and night. This species is peaceful, sensitive, and very adaptable – ideal for experienced keepers of calm community tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003eCharacteristics \u0026amp; Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003e🐟 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003eFish size:\u003c\/strong\u003e M\/L (approx. 10–12 cm, juvenile)\u003cbr data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003e🌍 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e West \u0026amp; Central Africa (e.g., Nigeria, Cameroon, Congo) – \u003cstrong data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003eWild caught\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–29 °C\u003cbr data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003e💧 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1356\"\u003epH value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003cbr data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1367\"\u003e⚖️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003eTotal hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 15 °dGH\u003cbr data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1401\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e🐠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003eSocial behavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, calm, crepuscular\u003cbr data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003e🏞️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1478\"\u003eAquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e from 300 l with sand substrate, roots, plants \u0026amp; dim lighting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1566\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003eThe African Knifefish readily accepts frozen and live food such as Artemia, mosquito larvae, cyclops, and krill. High-quality, fine granules are also accepted after acclimatization. A varied diet promotes vitality and color brilliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"2066\"\u003e💡 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1838\"\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"1841\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1859\"\u003eXenomystus nigri\u003c\/em\u003e loves calm aquariums with dim lighting, dense planting, and a fine substrate. Peaceful tank mates of similar size are ideal. Stress from hectic species should definitely be avoided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2270\"\u003e👉 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2081\"\u003eConclusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2084\"\u003eThe African Knifefish (\u003cem data-start=\"2114\" data-end=\"2132\"\u003eXenomystus nigri\u003c\/em\u003e) is an elegant, peaceful, and fascinating fish with unique swimming behavior – a real eye-catcher for African aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquariumAquaristik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53562748961101,"sku":null,"price":13.79,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/5755\/7325\/files\/3033_b5990d3ecd245cd0285b50785055ba81.jpg?v=1773958364","url":"https:\/\/aquaexotica.de\/en\/products\/afrikanischer-messerfisch-xenomystus-nigri","provider":"AquaExotica","version":"1.0","type":"link"}