Indochinese Featherback
NameIndochinese Featherback
Scientific NameChitala blanci
Common NamesIndochinese Featherback, Royal Knifefish
FamilyNotopteridae
OriginSoutheast Asia, Mekong River Basin
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)250
Max Size (Inches)40
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)75-82
pH Range6.0-7.5
Compatible SpeciesArowana, Large Cichlids (e.g., Oscar, Green Terror), Large Catfish (e.g., Plecos, Pangasius), Other large, robust, semi-aggressive fish
Description
The Indochinese Featherback is a large, predatory freshwater fish native to the Mekong River basin. It possesses a distinctive knife-like body shape and a spotted pattern along its flanks. Due to its significant adult size and predatory nature, it requires a very large aquarium and careful tankmate selection.
