The Black Ghost is a tropical fish of the family Apselonotidae of the order Apselonotus, with a white snout and two white rings on the tail, and the rest of the fish is completely black. This time, we would like to explain in detail the characteristics of the Black Ghost and how to keep it.
What is Black Ghost?
The Black Ghost is a tropical fish in the family Apselonotidae, the order Apselonotus. The Black Ghost originates from the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and the Republic of Peru in South America.The body color of the black ghost is white at the snout and two white rings on the tail, while the rest of the body is completely black. It is named the "Black Ghost" because its fins undulate like a snake, resembling a ghost wearing a black cloth to frighten it. Since the Black Ghost is a member of the Denki Eel family, its eyes are degenerated and it sometimes emits a weak electric current. However, since it is a very small amount of electric current, it does not have any adverse effects on humans or fish swimming with it.
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How to keep the Black Ghost
The Black Ghost can be a bit of a peculiar breed to keep. The life span of the Black Ghost is approximately 8 to 10 years. Its body size is about 40 to 50 cm. However, both lifespan and body size vary depending on the environment in which they are kept and the food they are fed. The Black Ghost prefers slightly acidic to neutral water with a pH range of 6.0 to 7.5. The Black Ghost is classified as a tropical fish, so if you keep it in Japan, it will need a heater in winter.
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Points to keep in mind when mixing swimmers
Regarding mixed swimming, first of all, the Black Ghost has an active personality. However, since the Black Ghost is nocturnal, it sleeps during the day and moves around at night. If the wrong breed is used for mixed swimming, it will be chased around at night and its tail fins and other parts will be tattered and weak in the morning, so care is needed.Black Ghosts should be refrained from putting Black Ghosts in with other Black Ghosts, as they tend to fight with each other. Recommended species for mixing with Black Ghosts are bottom-swimming species such as plecos and tropical fish of medium size or larger.
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Points about spawning
Many people who keep Black Ghosts want to breed them. Breeding the Black Ghost is very difficult. This is because Black Ghosts fight when placed together, so it is necessary to find individuals that are compatible with each other and have them swim together and spawn together.This is also spurred by the fact that there are few breeding successes of Black Ghosts. However, most of those who have successfully bred are using large aquariums, such as 90cm or 120cm tanks, with lots of aquatic plants and driftwood to create an environment that is similar to the natural world. If the spawning is successful, it is first necessary to move the eggs to another aquarium because the parents (adults) may eat them. The eggs will then hatch around 5 days after spawning. After hatching, the fish should be fed with brine shrimp or other food to nurture them.
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What to keep in mind when keeping a Black Ghost
The Black Ghost is a peculiar species because of its difficult breeding and mixed swimming. However, in recent years, the Black Ghost has become increasingly popular due to its appearance and distinctive swimming style. When keeping the Black Ghost, be sure to provide it with a hiding place, such as driftwood or a tube.Black ghosts are nocturnal and sleep during the day. Therefore, most of the time they are living under driftwood or hiding in tubes. Also, when keeping Black Ghosts, you may find them lying down. When they are lying down, they are not dead, but only sleeping, so please do not throw them away by mistake. The Black Ghost has a number of characteristics not found in other breeds. If you are interested in the Black Ghost, we recommend that you visit a specialty store to take a look.
