This site requires JavaScript to function properly. Please enable JavaScript in your web browser.

Elephant Nose 9/11cm

Tropical Fish Temperament
Passive
Semi-Aggressive
Aggressive

Gnathonemus Petersii

How hard are they to keep?

We would class these as a difficult to care for fish.

What is its maximum size?

23cm

Where are they from?

They originate from west and central Africa.

How many can I keep?

It is best to either keep 1 or keep 4 or more.

What are the ideal water conditions?

Ideal conditions for the Elephant Nose are subdued lighting and a soft substrate. A shy species they will appreciate rock work or driftwood for hiding places. Keep water temperature around 26-28c and PH 6.8-7.2.

What do you feed them?

Fed frozen or live tubifex and bloodworm. Best fed in the evening as they are a nocturnal species.

How compatible is it with other fish?

Peaceful with other tank mates but can be aggressive with other elephant nose.

How do you breed them?

No obvious external differences. Not bred in captivity.

Details

Price Each: £11.95

Options

Quantity Out of stock

Tank Mates Recommended Food Send link to a friend

No recommended products at this time

Your name:	*
Your e-mail:	*
Recipient's e-mail:	*
Type the characters you see in the picture. (If you do not see any picture here, please enable images in your web browser options and refresh this page):

Newsletter