I have been doing a fair bit of reading on the having these two as tank mates. The african elephant has two fingerlike extensions at the tip of the trunk that allow it to grasp and bring food to its mouth. The elephant nose is a very interesting and odd looking fish that originates from the niger river in west africa. Dead elephant nose i bought an elephant nose about a month ago and lost him 3 wks ago, after reading your information on them, i wish i would have had the feeding test done, then i would have known not to buy him, he would not eat and got skinnier and skinnier, it was horrible, i brought him to the pet store, and he wouldnt eat for them either. Parrot cichlids are hybrids of undisclosed ancestry, and they are not always fertile. Kay sawant at how to care for the flowerhorn fish with discussion on 20190123. Adding the exotic elephant nose fish to your aquarium. They should be kept in groups or at least even pairs. This fishs long probe is quite flexible and controlled by the fish. Please do some careful research before you buy one. The coloration of the elephantnose cichlid is virtually identical to that of the polystigma. Is there a way i can get him to eat while the light is on. So does any one have any experiences or tips on the care of these guys. Elephantnosed fish has funky eyes, too live science.
Other names in english include elephantnose fish, longnosed elephant fish, and ubangi mormyrid, after the ubangi river. Peters elephantnose fish gnathonemus petersii is an african freshwater elephantfish in the genus gnathonemus. Hey there i have 3 elephant nose fish, black ghost and eel look like snake camo but i have no idea about the name. As the latin name petersii confirms it is named after someone called peters probably wilhelm peters, although the apostrophe is often misplaced and the common. How to feed elephant nose freshwater fish forums 269862. Not only can some recognize human faces, but others can use their senses in a way that it was believed only humans and other mammals could manage. Yeh ive had discus for many years and bred quite a few. The main difference between the two being that the elephantnose cichlid possesses large lips, that when opened make the mouth look like a small trunk. This fish s long probe is quite flexible and controlled by the fish. The elephantfishes, family mormyridae, in aquariums. There is many for and against, but finding that a lot of it is in smaller tanks. Hopefully, i get a 120 gallon fish tank within the next two weeks. My next door neighbour owns a common elephant nose, and he already had some inclanation about its intelligence. Any questions leve them in the comment i will be happy to answer them this is my second elephant nose this is my 50 gallon fish tank ive had it for over two years most of the fish or are at.
A page and friendly forum devoted to raising elephant nose in fish tanks, their demands and recommended water conditions. Elephant nose fish tropical gnathonemus petersi ebay. Not sure why i waited so long as i instantly fell in love with this guy. The elephantnose fish, also known as peters elephantnose fish is commonly found in the freshwaters of west africa. Are they compatible with blue, gold, dwarf and pearl gouramies or guppies. In order to keep your elephant nose fish healthy and happy the ph level should be between 6 to 7. Peters elephantnose fish doesnt just have a trunk that detects electric fields, it has bizarre eyes that have adapted to its murky lifestyle. Elephantnose fish, information about elephantnose fish. Elephant nose needs to be the dominant bottom dweller as it can easily be stressed or bullied by a more bossy species. Black ghost knife and elephant nose my aquarium club. So no, unless you have fish that can handle the attacking kribs, you shouldnt keep them in pairs. The elephant nose gnathonemus petersii fish is a freshwater fish from african that sports a highly unusual look.
The elephant nose has a small round mouth that is located above its trunklike extension or proboscis. Ill be picking it up within the next two weeks and. Elephantnose fish can be kept in water of varying hardness but need it to be neutral or slightly acidic. Elephant nose fish feeding, breeding and aquarium mates. I put it in a tank with other peaceful fish, cat fish, kissers, mollies. Its body is mostly black and is irregularly shaped with a long narrow tail and nose in which it uses to forage for food. Elephant nose electric organ discharge analysis by megan. The elephant nose makes a great addition to the aquarium but it does have specific needs that must be met to. The elephant nose is an interesting fish that originates from the niger river and its tributaries in western africa.
Its body is mostly black and is irregularly shaped with a long narrow tail and what looks to be its nose however this is actually an extension of the fish s mouth. This trunklike extension is used for food foraging, communicating, navigating and self defense. Elephant nose can be very curious and playful but i have not seen them harm any discus or any other fish. A guide on keeping elephant nose gnathonemus petersii. I will be keeping him alone, sort of as a wet pet, instead of having a tank with a bunch of fish. The elephantnose fish, or peters elephant, are very unique fish that not many hobbyists can say they have.
This species has an elongated, laterally compressed body. Fish are sent with great care and are in great condition when packed, they will come with a 24 hour heatpack and are double bagged for extra security. No chemicals have been added to the tank and the other fish are fine touch wood what usually kills. They go by a number of additional common names, but the most popular are the longnosed elephant fish, ubangi mormyrid, elephant fish, and peters elephant nose fish named after the individual who discovered them. Originating in central africa, peters elephantnose fish finds its bearings by means of weak electrical fields. So, as some of you know ive decided to get an elephant nose fish as my first fish.
This is the major reason i do not keep elephant noses anymore, because of my larger clown loaches were giving the fish a. The elephant nose which is also called peters elephant nose fish, long nosed elephant fish and ubangi mormyrid after the ubangi river is a very unusual looking fish. I simply introduced it to my tank like you would any other fish. Smallbrained elephantnose fish can think big like humans. Use of electric impulses for species recognition in african elephantfishes elephant nosed fishes posted by. Elephantnose fish see with their chin sciencedaily.
These fish live in muddy rivers in central and west africa. The elephant is a very intelligent fish as compared to other species. Elephant nose care how do i keep my elephant nose fish. How elephantnose fish switch between electrical, visual sense. Because they are very sensitive to changes in water conditions they are not a good idea for beginners and are best suited. Caves preferred by the elephant nose is one with two doorways. Scientists have now been able to show how well this works.
Elephantnose fish are thin and oblong, primarily dark brown or gray with white markings and a long trunklike nose, thus the name, elephantnose. However, even before you begin to learn more about this fish and taking care, here is an important note for you this fish is quite complicated to maintain. Unless youve a large enough tank i think 20 25 gallonselephant nose is suggested which is somewhat about territorial space rather than them simply being messy fish though as adults that 25galfish rule would help with water parameters i think youd do best with a single fish re a group should contain at least 56 individuals. Elephant nose care how do i keep my elephant nose fish happy. Premium quality elephant nose for sale just above is an elephant nose for sale in our online store. Gnathonemus rhynchophorus boulenger 1898, the sosha native name, or longnose elephantnose comes out of the congo basin, grows to about nine inches total length, and is one of the more common in other words one does find it petfish mormyrids. I currently have 2 elephant nose about 6 inches long with 2 medium discus inside a 55g. The asian elephant has only one, and relies more on wrapping around a food item and squeezing it into its mouth.
More information about elephantnose fish, its characteristics, diet, breeding, etc are given below. This fish is a member of the group of fish called mormyrids. Sound production by the elephantnose fish, gnathonemus petersi pisces, mormyridae copeia, vol. It stayed hovering around at the back of the tank behind the plants and didnt eat anything.
When i first saw one, i knew i had to have this unique little fellow in my collection. I saw this mornign that it had passed away in the night. Its name is probably derived from its long chin barbel. I recently located a 55 gallon tank with stand and filter. What looks to be the nose of an elephant is actually an extension of its mouth. Its body is mostly black and is irregularly shaped with a long narrow tail and what looks to be its nose however this is actually an extension of the fishs mouth. Other than peaceful usually top off at 9 like a bgk wit electric stuff and mostly eats worms and small shrimp. I just purchased an elephant nose fish today and im worried that he wont eat because he is staying under my driftwood every time i turn my hood light on. It looks quite unusual due to construction of its mouth that is a trunklike and resembles elephant s nose. Elephantnose fish or peters elephant nose fish gnathonemus petersii is a freshwater fish species of mormyridae family. When you listen to the electric pulses from this fish, it sorta sounds like a dolphin or whale. The fish got its specific name in honor of german zoologist wilhelm peters 18151883.
The elephant nose fish, with its unique physical features, is sure to impress you a lot. Click here to find out in depth information on the various aquarium freshwater fish and their habits. Mormyrus petersii, gnathonemus pictus physical description. Frank indiviglio in aquarium livestock, aquariums and fish in the news february 25, 2009 2 comments 3449 views. They do very well up to now as long as you have a planted aquarium with several hiding places. Super cool peaceful oddball fish that is quite shy. Elephantnose fish are shy, sensitive fish, who need pristine water. The elephants nose illustration by anup singh the elephants child put his head down close to the crocodiles musky tusky mouth. It is important to remember that the elephant nose fish is very sensitive to water quality and care needs to be taken with their ph levels and temperature. If you are considering the so called elephant nose fish, they have some very special requirements and are able to navigate using electrical signals. Longnosed elephant fish, elephant nose, peters elephantnose gnathonemus petersii synonyms.
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