Black Ghost Fish, originating from the Amazon River and Surinam. He is
known as “The Black Ghost”. The name was given because of his dull black (white
color only wrapped around the base of the tail), whereas he likes to hide in
dark places during the day, and new activity in the evenings. This fish is also
known by the nickname “The Ballet Dancer”, because the movement forward and
backward somersaults with great bending. In addition there is also a call “Fuzzy
Chicken " , as when moving a 90 degree angle , his body upright like
chicken feathers are black .
Although
the body length can reach 47 cm. it had haunted the nickname “Black ghost”, but
in reality he is not vicious fish. He was even happy to make friends. But that
does not mean he cannot fight or get angry. He himself never starts a fight.
Therefore,
it is suitable for decoration fish aquarium, because it was never nosy towards
other fish. And he looks so cute when moving back and somersaulting. However,
you should not be mixed Black Ghost Fish in an aquarium with fish that are prey
for other fish. His tail is always moving often considered worms. So often eat
fish tail stump in malignant. But the tail will eventually grow back. This fish
is mixed with suitable fish or fish chef Russianensis Black Moor.
Maintain Black Ghost Fish, pretty simple. Enough in a day to be fed 2 times, morning and evening. The
food is not too hard, red worms (blood worms) they receive. Another thing to
consider in treating black ghost is water. Water needed by him this is the air-
water pH 7, and clear. Then the aquarium water should be replaced every 5 days
using ground water (wells) that have been deposited during the first 24 hours
with aerator, or tap water that has been deposited for 3 days.
