Elephant nose
What you need to keep a Elephant nose
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pH
6–7.5
Temperature
24–28 °C
Max size
20 cm
Min tank
200 L
Where to buy
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What Elephant nose costs in South Africa
3 price points from 2 shops over 90 days
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
Elephant nose fish are calm, nocturnal freshwater fish recognised for their unusual “trunk-like” snout. They do best in dimmer, well-planted setups with gentle water flow and plenty of hiding spots.
Key traits
Care guide
Keeping Elephant nose healthy in a South African setup.
Tank setup
A minimum 200L aquarium suits Elephant nose. Provide hiding spots and stable, well-filtered water; it suits a community setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 6–7.5 and 24–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers; acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Omnivore. Feed small amounts it clears in a couple of minutes, and vary the diet.
Behaviour
Peaceful. Watch it at feeding time and at lights-out to see its real temperament in your tank.
Tankmates
Choose tankmates of similar size and temperament with the same water needs. Avoid fin-nippers and anything large enough to eat it.
Breeding
Elephant nose is rarely bred in captivity; most SA hobbyists buy from shops and breeders.
Settling this fish in?
Condition the tap water, seed the filter, test through the first weeks — most early losses trace back to one of those.
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Price history — last 90 days
SA price range this month: R275–275 · Average: R275
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