Fishician®Diet
Carnivore – frozen bloodworms, blackworms, tubifex; finicky and outcompeted easily
Aquarium species profile
Elephant Nose Fish
Gnathonemus petersii · West and Central Africa
Minimum tank55 gal
Adult size9"
Care levelHard
TemperamentSemi-Aggressive
Temperature73–82°F
pH range6.0–7.5
Compatible tank mates
Peaceful mid/upper-water fish; Congo Tetras, Angelfish, peaceful Gouramis
Tank mates to avoid
Other Elephant Nose (territorial), aggressive fish, fin-nippers
Care notes
Uses weak electric fields to navigate and find food. Highly intelligent. Sensitive to water quality and copper. Soft sand substrate; subdued lighting.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.