Fish of the Day

The black ghost is a very fun and interesting fish. They are uniquely shaped and have a personality unlike any other fish. These fish are near blind, and use weak electric pulses to navigate around the tank. They are nocturnal, and hide most of the day. However, they come out right after the lights are turned off, or when food is dropped in the water. They swim in odd patterns, both forwards and backwards. Sometimes they appear rather clumsy, missing their intended hiding places as they swim backwards into the glass. These fish are one of the most entertaining species you will find.

The black ghost will grow up to 8 inches in captivity, but can grow to 12 in the wild. They require warm water (80-82 degrees), thats slightly acidic. However, they can adapt well to different conditions. The cleanliness of the water is the most important part. These fish need clean water. In terms of space, a 20 gallon tank is sufficient, but the bigger the better. They require hiding places; pipes, caves, or dense plants work well. A fun trick I have learned is to use a clear glass vase or cup for them to hide in. Because they are blind, they figure that they are hidden while in the cup. This allows you to view your fish at any time. It can be tricky to get them to use their glass as a cave, but once they claim that as their home, they will return to it every day. It is quite a sight to see a fish hovering in a cup in the tank. For feeding, frozen and live foods are the best. Frozen bloodworms are the most convenient, but make sure that some of the food gets to your ghost fish before everyone else eats it. The black ghost fish are rather slow when finding food. They do well in non aggressive to semi aggressive communities, with fish about their size.

I strongly recommend this fish for all fish keepers.