Where To Buy Centipede Knifefish

[KeyboardCat]

In a few months, I'm planning on buying some centipede knifefish, as a lot of my stocking from my current tanks are moving to a larger or different aquarium, and I'm going to have to restock them. Do you know of any good sites to order them from, that don't charge more than 20$ each (my budget for them is about 170-180$).

 

[TexasDomer]

Since they're so uncommon, you're unlikely to find them for cheap unless they're tiny. I'd message WetSpot and ask if they can get any in.

 

[chromedome52]

Just out of curiosity, is there a scientific name attached to this "centipede knifefish"? I've never heard that as a common name before.

 

[KeyboardCat]

Just out of curiosity, is there a scientific name attached to this "centipede knifefish"? I've never heard that as a common name before.

Yes. It's Steatogenys duidae. They're a strange knifefish, considering that they prefer to be in groups of 6+.

 

[chromedome52]

After looking at some photos, I see where the name came from. Very interesting appearance. Hope you can find some.

 

[KeyboardCat]

After looking at some photos, I see where the name came from. Very interesting appearance. Hope you can find some.

I did find some for sale, but they're out of stock now. Hopefully they're back in stock by next spring.