Jack Knife Fish (Equetus lanceolatus)

Description:
Jack knives are small fish that range in size from 6 to 9 inches. The fish are typically in black and white or in dark brown and white color.

Natural Ecology:
Jack knives mostly inhabit in reef areas.

Indigenous To:
Jack knives are spotted on the middle western Atlantic Ocean, to Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico and Bahamas.

Compatibility:
Usually ignores corals but will eat fishes and other invertebrates.

Food:
Proaquatix specimens have been weaned to take aquarium pellets and flakes. Freshly frozen invertebrates such as ocean plankton, Mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and chopped squid will be readily accepted.