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Elephant nose fish — AI illustration, not an ID reference

Elephant nose fish

Gnathonemus petersii

FishFreshwater

Care level: Demanding
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Minimum tank: 300 L
Maximum size: 25 cm
Temperature: 24–28 °C
pH: 6–7.2
Diet: Carnivore

Good to know

Active at night
Needs a mature, stable tank
Hard to wean onto dry food

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Values are mainstream hobbyist guidance, not gospel — always watch what your own animals need.

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