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Also, keep an eye on the temp. They're sensitive to fluctuations. A good heater with a guard is a must. I learned that the hard way.

Clown Knife Fish can be picky eaters at first. Try live or frozen bloodworms to get it started. Mine took a week to adjust before it would touch pellets. Also, dim the lights, they're nocturnal and might be stressed by bright lighting.


Yep, totally agree. Mine was the same way. I used frozen ...

Yep, that's the trick. Full bellies mean happy fry. Just don't let the food sit too long or it'll foul the water.

Yeah, overfeeding's a killer. I'd stick to small, frequent meals. Baby brine shrimp in the morning, microworms at night. Keep the water pristine, and you'll see growth in no time.

I gotta say, that 300w heater is way too much for a 40 gallon tank. I mean, I've got a 55 gallon and my heater's not even that strong. If it malfunctions, you're gonna end up with a tank full of cooked fish. The stocking list looks alright to me, but I'm not familiar with some of those species. One ...