Rare aquarium fish ID

[elephantnose3334]

I saw a rare aquarium fish on Youtube earlier and I need to ID it. It has a long body, long bottom fins and has yellow spots on the side. It's probably lives in Asia and is rare to find in the hobby for experienced keepers.

 

[AquaBarb]

Think they are called Clown Knife Fish. (Chitala ornata)

 

[Wills]

Unfortunately not that rare, quite easy to find in the UK. Doubly unfortunate as they grow 3 foot long, so best to avoid unless you have a tropical pond.

 

[emeraldking]

Knife fishes are not that rare. But it could be rare in your area.
They are sold for a couple of decades overhere...

 

[Back in the fold]

Spooky looking creature. I’d hate to run into him in a dark alley.