Elephantnose Fish
Gnathonemus petersii · family Mormyridae
Parameters
- Temperature
- 24–28 °C
- pH
- 6–7.5
- Hardness
- 5–15 °dGH
- Tank volume
- from 200 L
- Maximum size
- up to 25 cm
- Group size
- min 1, ideal 1
- Temperament
- Semi-aggressive
- Swimming zone
- Bottom
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Lifespan
- 6–10 years
Description
An African electro-receptive fish with a trunk-like extension of the lower jaw. Highly intelligent — recognizes its keeper and plays with objects.
Care
Soft sandy bottom (for trunk digging), hides. Doesn't tolerate other elephantnose conspecifics.
Feeding
Live/frozen bottom foods: bloodworm, tubifex. Ignores dry food.
Compatibility
Compatibility data not yet available.
FAQ
- Сколько слоников держать?
- Одного. В аквариуме до 1000 л — группу 5+. Двое-трое — постоянные драки.
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Sources
- Wikipedia: Gnathonemus petersii · Wikipedia · 2026-05-22