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.