Elephant Fish (Gnathonemus petersii)

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura

22–28 °C

pH

6–8

Dureza GH

5–19 dGH

Tamaño adulto

26.2–38.5 cm

Tanque mínimo

500 L

Capa de nado

Bottom-dwelling

Dificultad

Moderada

Temperamento

Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life

Origen

África

Descripción de la especie

Gnathonemus petersii is a Mormyridae from Africa. Its calm temperament and broad diet make it one of the more forgiving residents of a community tank. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 26.2–38.5 cm. Small groups recommended. Stable water, regular partial changes and a varied diet cover nearly everything it needs. Maintain 22–28 °C at pH 6–8. A rewarding species for the aquarist who reads before buying.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat

Warm freshwater streams and lakes

Corriente

Still to gentle current

Oxígeno disuelto

Moderate oxygen levels

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato

Fine sand and gravel

Decoración dura

Driftwood and smooth stones

Plantas

Hardy common aquarium plants

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad

Small groups recommended

Dieta

Unfussy omnivore; varied diet keeps condition

Compañeros recomendados

• Robust schooling cyprinids — Add activity without conflict

Evitar con

• Much larger predators — Risk at night

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual

Subtle external differences

Método de cría

Spawns freely; remove parents to save the eggs