{"product_id":"federmesserfisch-chitala-blanci","title":"Featherback – Chitala blanci | Wild-caught | Elegant, rare large fish from Southeast Asia","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"788\"\u003eThe Featherfin Knifefish (\u003cem data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"417\"\u003eChitala blanci\u003c\/em\u003e) is an extremely elegant and rare representative of the knifefishes from Southeast Asia. With its long, slender body and undulating movement, reminiscent of a gliding ribbon, it attracts all eyes in the aquarium. Its silvery-bronze coloration and shimmering accents along its flanks give it a particularly noble appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003eIn its natural habitat, the large rivers and reservoirs of Southeast Asia, \u003cem data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"887\"\u003eChitala blanci\u003c\/em\u003e lives in calm, deep waters with dense vegetation and roots. This species is predominantly crepuscular and nocturnal, peaceful towards similarly sized fish, but predatory towards smaller species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003eCharacteristics \u0026amp; Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003e🐟 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003eFish Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e XL (approx. 15–20 cm, juvenile)\u003cbr data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003e🌍 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southeast Asia (Mekong, Chao Phraya, Laos, Thailand) – \u003cstrong data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003eWild Caught\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25–30 °C\u003cbr data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003e💧 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003epH-Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7.8\u003cbr data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003e⚖️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003eTotal Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 20 °dGH\u003cbr data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003e🐠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1378\"\u003eSocial Behavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, territorial, grows large\u003cbr data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1418\"\u003e🏞️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1435\"\u003eAquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e from 1000 l with sand substrate, roots, plants \u0026amp; subdued lighting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1837\"\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1524\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003eThe Featherfin Knifefish is a predator that prefers animal-based food. Frozen and live food such as Mysis, shrimp, mussel meat, or small fish are readily accepted. Juveniles also take fine frozen food and granules. A varied, protein-rich diet promotes vitality and growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"2097\"\u003e💡 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1851\"\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1854\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003eChitala blanci\u003c\/em\u003e requires a large, quiet aquarium with many hiding places, subdued lighting, and soft, clean water. Solitary keeping or cohabitation with peaceful, robust large fish of similar size is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2316\"\u003e👉 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2112\"\u003eConclusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2115\"\u003eThe Featherfin Knifefish (\u003cem data-start=\"2137\" data-end=\"2153\"\u003eChitala blanci\u003c\/em\u003e) is an elegant, rare large fish with a unique swimming style – perfect for experienced aquarists with large tanks and a penchant for exotic species.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquariumAquaristik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53562749026637,"sku":null,"price":94.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/5755\/7325\/files\/42772_a8ca0cce5aff0a0f8ccf5265beb6728c.jpg?v=1773958367","url":"https:\/\/aquaexotica.de\/en\/products\/federmesserfisch-chitala-blanci","provider":"AquaExotica","version":"1.0","type":"link"}