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Elephant Nose Fish

Gnathonemus petersii

Elephant Nose Fish (Gnathonemus petersii) aquarium profile: minimum 75 gallon tank, 9 inch adult size, 75-82°F temperature range, and advanced care. Can usually be planned as a single specimen or small group depending on temperament.

Community leaningAdvanced care
Elephant Nose Fish aquarium fish
75 galMinimum tank
9 inAdult size
1Schooling minimum
75-82°FTemperature

Water Range

pH
6-7.5
GH
2-12 dGH
KH
1-8 dKH

Behavior

Temperament
Peaceful
Fin nipping
0/5
Territory
1/5

Diet and Care

Diet
carnivore/insectivore
Diet difficulty
5/5
Care difficulty
5/5

Planning Notes

Sensitive specialist that needs stable clean water, subdued conditions, and reliable meaty foods.

This species may need live, frozen, fresh, or otherwise specialized foods.

live or fresh foodspecialized dietsensitive water qualityspecialized feedingweak competitorlarge adult size
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