Black ghost
Apteronotus albifrons
Apteronotidae
Moderate
Parameter dashboard
Temperature
23-28 °C
pH
6-8
Size
50 cm
Lifespan
15 years
Min tank300 L
Price$$$$
DietCarnivore
TemperamentPeaceful
OriginSouth America
Shrimp-safeNo
Care guide
Apteronotus albifrons requires a tank with a minimum capacity of 300L, a temperature range of 23-28°C, and a pH range of 6-8. It is a peaceful species. Provide a suitable environment for optimal health.
Tankmate compatibility (sample)
Pairwise screening against other species in the database (prioritizing the same family when data is available).
Review first (10)
Caution or avoid from automated rules — confirm before mixing.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Asian bumblebee catfish Pseudomystus siamensis Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Cherry Shrimp Neocaridina davidi Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Glowlight Danio Danio choprae Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Gold Cap Caudopunctatus Neolamprologus caudopunctatus Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Guayas cichlid Cichlasoma festae Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Harlequin rasbora Trigonostigma heteromorpha Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Pygmy gourami Trichopsis pumila Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Siamese fighting fish Betta splendens var. Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Vampire Shrimp Atya gabonensis Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Whiptail Catfish Loricaria simillima Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
2 species with compatible assessment in this sampleCollapse to hide the list; use “Open pair in Compare” for the full matrix.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese algae-eater Gyrinocheilus aymonieri Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Tinfoil barb Barbonymus schwanenfeldii Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
Same rule engine as Compare. Not a substitute for observation, tank size, or acclimation.
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