Aba Aba Knifefish (Gymnarchus niloticus) Loaches This tetraodon is a predator

This tetraodon is a predator

The genus Protopterus is composed of the four species of lungfish native to Africa

Once a very expensive fish is now captive bred and much more affordable

Despite its misleading trade name

Will eat anything that fits in its mouth (which is almost everything)

Aba Aba Knifefish (Gymnarchus niloticus) Loaches This tetraodon is a predatorThe Gymnarchus niloticus, also referred to as the aba aba, is an incredible fish containing a streamlined body, one dorsal fin, and a finless tail. As a nocturnal species with poor vision, the aba aba instead utilizes a weak electric field to determine its surroundings. Its dexterity with its elongated dorsal fin allows the aba aba to swim beautifully both forwards and backwards. Found in low, slow moving waters with abundant vegetation, this fish is