Kay sawant at how to care for the flowerhorn fish with discussion on 20190123. So, as some of you know ive decided to get an elephant nose fish as my first fish. Other names in english include elephantnose fish, longnosed elephant fish, and ubangi mormyrid, after the ubangi river. It looks quite unusual due to construction of its mouth that is a trunklike and resembles elephant s nose. The crocodile splashed in the water and pulled and. Elephantnose fish are thin and oblong, primarily dark brown or gray with white markings and a long trunklike nose, thus the name, elephantnose. The elephant nose is a very interesting and odd looking fish that originates from the niger river in west africa.
Its body is mostly black and is irregularly shaped with a long narrow tail and nose in which it uses to forage for food. 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. Elephantnose fish or peters elephant nose fish gnathonemus petersii is a freshwater fish species of mormyridae family. Are they compatible with blue, gold, dwarf and pearl gouramies or guppies. Elephantnose fish are shy, sensitive fish, who need pristine water. So does any one have any experiences or tips on the care of these guys. Hey there i have 3 elephant nose fish, black ghost and eel look like snake camo but i have no idea about the name. 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. 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. My dad wants to buy this one that looks really nice. Originating in central africa, peters elephantnose fish finds its bearings by means of weak electrical fields. I recently located a 55 gallon tank with stand and filter. Black ghost knife and elephant nose my aquarium club.
The african elephant has two fingerlike extensions at the tip of the trunk that allow it to grasp and bring food to its mouth. Elephantnose fish see with their chin sciencedaily. So no, unless you have fish that can handle the attacking kribs, you shouldnt keep them in pairs. Elephantnosed fish has funky eyes, too live science. I currently have 2 elephant nose about 6 inches long with 2 medium discus inside a 55g. This trunklike extension is used for food foraging, communicating, navigating and self defense.
This fishs long probe is quite flexible and controlled by the fish. In order to keep your elephant nose fish healthy and happy the ph level should be between 6 to 7. If you are considering the so called elephant nose fish, they have some very special requirements and are able to navigate using electrical signals. I put it in a tank with other peaceful fish, cat fish, kissers, mollies. Scientists have now been able to show how well this works. They do very well up to now as long as you have a planted aquarium with several hiding places. The elephant nose makes a great addition to the aquarium but it does have specific needs that must be met to. 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. Elephant nose fish feeding, breeding and aquarium mates. Click here to find out in depth information on the various aquarium freshwater fish and their habits.
Peters elephantnose fish gnathonemus petersii is an african freshwater elephantfish in the genus gnathonemus. Caves preferred by the elephant nose is one with two doorways. When you listen to the electric pulses from this fish, it sorta sounds like a dolphin or whale. I will be keeping him alone, sort of as a wet pet, instead of having a tank with a bunch of fish. Elephantnose fish can be kept in water of varying hardness but need it to be neutral or slightly acidic. These fish live in muddy rivers in central and west africa. The asian elephant has only one, and relies more on wrapping around a food item and squeezing it into its mouth. When i first saw one, i knew i had to have this unique little fellow in my collection. A guide on keeping elephant nose gnathonemus petersii.
This fish s long probe is quite flexible and controlled by the fish. The elephantnose fish, or peters elephant, are very unique fish that not many hobbyists can say they have. Elephant nose electric organ discharge analysis by megan. Premium quality elephant nose for sale just above is an elephant nose for sale in our online store. No chemicals have been added to the tank and the other fish are fine touch wood what usually kills. My next door neighbour owns a common elephant nose, and he already had some inclanation about its intelligence. Elephantnose fish, information about elephantnose fish. The elephant nose fish, with its unique physical features, is sure to impress you a lot. Please do some careful research before you buy one. Peters elephantnose fish doesnt just have a trunk that detects electric fields, it has bizarre eyes that have adapted to its murky lifestyle. Smallbrained elephantnose fish can think big like humans. How to feed elephant nose freshwater fish forums 269862. Elephant nose fish tropical gnathonemus petersi ebay. 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.
The elephant nose is an interesting fish that originates from the niger river and its tributaries in western africa. Elephant nose needs to be the dominant bottom dweller as it can easily be stressed or bullied by a more bossy species. Elephant nose can be very curious and playful but i have not seen them harm any discus or any other fish. The elephantfishes, family mormyridae, in aquariums. The elephant nose gnathonemus petersii fish is a freshwater fish from african that sports a highly unusual look. The elephant is a very intelligent fish as compared to other species. They should be kept in groups or at least even pairs. 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. A page and friendly forum devoted to raising elephant nose in fish tanks, their demands and recommended water conditions. I simply introduced it to my tank like you would any other fish. Is there a way i can get him to eat while the light is on. This is the major reason i do not keep elephant noses anymore, because of my larger clown loaches were giving the fish a. Frank indiviglio in aquarium livestock, aquariums and fish in the news february 25, 2009 2 comments 3449 views. Super cool peaceful oddball fish that is quite shy.
Because they are very sensitive to changes in water conditions they are not a good idea for beginners and are best suited. What looks to be the nose of an elephant is actually an extension of its mouth. Elephant nose care how do i keep my elephant nose fish. Hopefully, i get a 120 gallon fish tank within the next two weeks. 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. 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. 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 is a member of the group of fish called mormyrids. How elephantnose fish switch between electrical, visual sense. Other than peaceful usually top off at 9 like a bgk wit electric stuff and mostly eats worms and small shrimp. Elephant nose care how do i keep my elephant nose fish happy.
The elephantnose fish, also known as peters elephantnose fish is commonly found in the freshwaters of west africa. Use of electric impulses for species recognition in african elephantfishes elephant nosed fishes posted by. Sound production by the elephantnose fish, gnathonemus petersi pisces, mormyridae copeia, vol. 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. Yeh ive had discus for many years and bred quite a few. 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. 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. I have been doing a fair bit of reading on the having these two as tank mates. Parrot cichlids are hybrids of undisclosed ancestry, and they are not always fertile. Its name is probably derived from its long chin barbel. This species has an elongated, laterally compressed body. Ill be picking it up within the next two weeks and.
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. 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. Adding the exotic elephant nose fish to your aquarium. It stayed hovering around at the back of the tank behind the plants and didnt eat anything. Mormyrus petersii, gnathonemus pictus physical description. 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. The elephants nose illustration by anup singh the elephants child put his head down close to the crocodiles musky tusky mouth. I saw this mornign that it had passed away in the night. The coloration of the elephantnose cichlid is virtually identical to that of the polystigma. The fish got its specific name in honor of german zoologist wilhelm peters 18151883.
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