Palenque Bluntnose Knifefish
NamePalenque Bluntnose Knifefish
Scientific NameBrachyhypopomus palenque
Common NamesPalenque Bluntnose Knifefish, Bluntnose Knifefish
FamilyHypopomidae
OriginMexico, Central America, Usumacinta River Basin
Temperamentcommunity
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)8
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range6.0-7.5
Compatible SpeciesLarger Tetras, Rasboras, Peaceful Cichlids, Corydoras, Loricariids
Description
The Palenque Bluntnose Knifefish is an elongated, nocturnal freshwater fish native to the Usumacinta River basin in Mexico. It navigates and communicates using weak electric organ discharges. Generally peaceful, it can be predatory towards very small tankmates.
