Jack Knife

Jack Knife (Equetus lanceolatus)

Maximum size:
25cm

Suggested minimum aquarium size when adult:
300 litres

Difficulty:
Intermediate

Feeding:
Once well settled should accept a wide range of frozen foods, may need tempting with live shrimp initially.

Reef safe:
Will eat small crustaceans.

Compatibility:
Despite it large adult size Jack Knife’s are very peaceful and should only be kept with non aggressive fish that a not going to compete with it for food.

Other information
Unusual looking fish, often thought to be difficult to keep, on the rare occasion we have this fish it usually eats very well and grows quickly. We believe the reports of it being difficult to keep are as a result of it being kept with unsuitable tank mates.

For more information ask a member of staff in store.

This is a library photo of a 5cm captive bred Jack Knife taken at The WaterZoo, exact appearance may differ due to natural variations and lighting conditions.

Our marine fish are hand picked from TMC and rested on our premises for at least 7 days and guaranteed feeding before being offered for sale.

All marine fish are only available for collection and payment in store. We are happy to reserve a fish in stock for up to 5 days. However, this will still be shown on our website until collected. Fish not collected within the specified period will be offered for sale without further notice.