can black ghost knife fish give an electric shock?

Answer 1

No, but black knife fish do produce an electric current.
Black Ghost Knives have a small electrode sensor near their nose to sense and smell since they have almost no use of their eyes. Black Ghost Knife fish are nocturnal and are always found looking for food at night. The sensor emits a small electric current in the water which is not felt by any other fish and will not cause any harm.
The reason the current is not felt, is that knife fish produce volts, but no amps. Even their cousin, the electric eel is capable of large voltage output, but low amps (usually around 1 amp), which is why they are not dangerous to humans, although they can stun smaller prey.

A few facts:
*Origin; Amazon and Paraguay Rivers
*Max size; 16- 20 inches
*Temperature; 72- 80F
*Water Conditions; Prefers water near 7.0, but like all FW fish still needs electrolytes and calcium.
*Foods; Prefers live foods (bloodworms, black worms, brine shrimp)
*Tank furnishings; Needs a place to hide, a clear plastic tube provides this and allows you to still see your pet (Lee’s aquarium products makes one)

Answer 2

Electric Shock Knife

Answer 3

they are part of the family of fish that give electric shocks but the ghost knife cannot give a shock. they do use changes in the electric field to find food.

Answer 4

They do use an electrical current to detect what is around them, but they do not produce enough that you actually feel an electric shock.

Answer 5

No, they can not give an electric shock.

Answer 6

No the strength of current they give off isn't enough to get through your skin. It's purpose appears to be for finding prey.

Answer 7

While they do produce a current it is no where near strong enough to be felt by a human.