Elephant Nose Fish

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Latin Name: Gnathonemus petersii
Common Names: Elephant Nose Fish, Elephant Nose
Difficulty: Expert
Temperament: Peaceful, Predatory
pH: 6.0 - 7.6
Adult Full Size: 9”
Minimum Tank Size: 75 gallons
Plant Safe: Yes
Foods: Brine Shrimp, Bloodworms, Blackworms

Description: Elephant Nose are named after their distinct bent mouth, resembling an elephant trunk. These fish are mormyrids and use a harmless electrical signal to sense their surroundings and find food. Elephant Nose can be picky eaters and may require live food at first. They are peaceful in nature, and do best with other peaceful fish, but can be aggressive with other Elephant Nose.