{"product_id":"trumpet-knifefish","title":"Trumpet Knifefish","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003ename: trumpet knifefish (rhamphichthys rostratus)\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003emax size: up to 30 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewater parameters: pH 5.5-7.0, temperature 75-82°F, soft to moderately hard water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ediet: carnivorous – feeds primarily on worms, insect larvae, small crustaceans, and other bottom-dwelling invertebrates; offer live or frozen foods such as bloodworms, blackworms, earthworms, and shrimp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003etemperament: generally peaceful but shy; may prey on very small fish and can be stressed by aggressive or overly active tank mates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003etank setup: requires a very large aquarium with a deep, soft sandy substrate for burrowing, driftwood, shaded hiding areas, subdued lighting, and excellent filtration; avoid sharp gravel that could injure its delicate body\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecompatibility: suitable with peaceful medium to large fish that will not harass or outcompete it for food; avoid aggressive cichlids and very small fish or invertebrates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebehavior: primarily nocturnal and spends much of the daytime buried in sand with only part of its body exposed; uses a weak electric field to navigate, communicate, and locate prey in dark or murky water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efun fact: the trumpet knifefish gets its name from its unusually long, tube-like snout, which it uses to probe the substrate for hidden prey while its electrical sensory system helps pinpoint food it cannot see.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mastah Betta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53972854407468,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/8947\/4092\/files\/ChatGPTImageAug25_2026_02_20_29AM.png?v=1787660461","url":"https:\/\/mastahbetta.com\/products\/trumpet-knifefish","provider":"Mastah Betta","version":"1.0","type":"link"}