{"product_id":"arowana-knifefish-15-20cm","title":"African Knifefish | Papyrocranus afer","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfrican Knifefish (\u003cem\u003ePapyrocranus afer\u003c\/em\u003e) is a knifefish with distinct adult care needs. Plan its aquarium for mature size, water requirements and temperament.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdentity:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePapyrocranus afer\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Knifefish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nocturnal predator; may consume small fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAquarium and water conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very large, shaded aquarium with secure cover and sheltered retreats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Match temperature, pH and hardness to the identified species; keep ammonia and nitrite at zero\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Size for adult growth, social needs and filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBehaviour and compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNocturnal predator; may consume small fish. Check adult size and water conditions before adding companions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarnivore pellets and appropriate frozen or meaty foods. Offer modest measured portions and remove leftovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a mature, well-filtered aquarium and test water regularly. Acclimate carefully and maintain routine partial water changes. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Animals Are Click and Collect Only.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eYou can order online and choose click and collect and we will hold it for you.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petra - Aqua Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55193460408647,"sku":"1140766","price":97.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/8821\/4500\/files\/AfricanKnifefish_Papyrocranusafer.png?v=1790687657","url":"https:\/\/www.newlands.ie\/en-gb\/products\/arowana-knifefish-15-20cm","provider":"Newlands Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}