Elephantnose

 

Family Name: Mormyridae

Scientific Name: Gnathonemus Petersii

Origin: Western Africa

Maximum Adult Size: Around 10 Inches

Temperament: Peaceful When Young. Grows More Territorial As They Mature. Advisable Not To Keep More Than One Specimen Per Tank Unless Ample Room And Cover Provided.

Time Active: Nocturnal

Ideal P.H: 6.5 - 8

Ideal Temp: 23°c - 27°c

Ideal Salinity: Freshwater

Diet: Omnivorous. Flake, Livefoods, Frozen.

Tank Region: Bottom Dweller

Gender Differences: Almost Indistinguishable. Females Have An Anal Fin That Is Less Convex Than The Male's

Breeding: No Known Cases

Lifespan: Unknown

Ideal Tankmates: Peaceful Species That Are Big Enough Not To Be Eaten

Notes: Elephantnoses are one of a small number of fish which use electric pulses to hunt and navigate. As such, they shouldn't be kept with other fish who emit pulses unless plenty of room is provided, eg: other Elephantnoses, black ghost knifes, etc. Although omnivorous this fish should be fed mainly meaty foods and many specimens will refuse anything but live foods.