Types of food: To ensure a varied diet, it is recommended to provide the fish with different types of food such as carnivorous pellets, shrimp pellets (in moderation), strips of fresh fish, live shrimp, prawns, earthworms, and mussels. In the wild, the clown knifefish feeds on small fish, invertebrates, and crustaceans, and sometimes even larger fish. It is important to maintain a balance of food items to keep the fish healthy.

Feeding schedule: Feed the fish once or twice a day, but remove any excess food after a few minutes to prevent rotting and the buildup of harmful bacteria in the water. The clown knifefish should be given a variety of frozen, live, and freshly dead food items to prevent boredom.

Foods to avoid: It is crucial to avoid feeding the fish feeder goldfish, chicken, beef, or pork meat. These types of meats contain harmful lipids in their fat that can kill the fish. Therefore, it is best to stick to a diet that consists of food items that the fish would eat in the wild.