Jackknife

Latin Name

Equetus lanceolatus

Common Name

Jackknife

Also known as

Jackknife fish, High Hat

Fast Facts

AVAILABILITY NOTE
This fish is not particularly rare, however, it is not often available, and not a popular species. Contact us is you're serious about getting one. The window of opportunity to get one when available is small, so jump on them fast.

The jackknife fish belongs to the drum family. It has a very elongate dorsal fin with a black band that runs from the tip to the end of the tail. There are also two other black bands, one on the head and one that extends onto the pelvic fin. This handsome fish must be housed alone, or with other VERY peaceful species if it is to acclimate to aquarium life. You will also need to avoid keeping it with food competitors. They are secretive and shy and will need plenty of suitable hiding places. This species is indifferent toward its tankmates, including members of its own kind. Provide a large tank with plenty of hiding places.

Sizes

Most specimens are around 3"-4"

Range in Nature

Tropical Western Atlantic

Minimum Aquarium Size

Diet and Feeding

Carnivorous, feeding on a range of invertebrates, feed a varied diet. Live shrimp may be needed to initiate feeding response.

Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult)

Reef Aquarium Compatibility

Will eat worms, crustaceans and may eat small fishes. It may eat some noxious polychaetes, like fire worms.

Related Fish

More Drums

Availability

Special request only, see above.

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Jackknife

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$75.00

Availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice. Note: Because these are living animals, and not made in a factory, actual specimens will vary and will not look identical to the image provided. Sizes stated are approximate.