This fish is
quite popular due to it's interested appearance. It will usually
have a solid black base color. Sometimes they will have a faint
pattern on the body. Usually their will be a white, thin lined
pattern towards, on and around the caudal fin. The most interesting
feature is the long and thin nose. These fish are electric
fish that have a slight electrical charge used for navigation.
This charge will not harm or even be detectable by humans,
nor will it harm other fish.
These fish are generally passive in nature and have been
incorporated into community aquariums. However, they can be
territorial. Provide
lots of plants for territory. Also, as a nocturnal fish lower
light levels or dark hiding spots are necessary. A soft substrate,
usually sand, should be used. This fish likes to burrow. Only
keep one Elephant-nose per aquarium because they are not usually
able to tolerate their own kind.
This fish will usually only eat small live foods like insect
larva. Feeding dried or prepared foods will most likely result
in failure and refusal to eat.
While skiddish and sensitive to noise, these fish are usually
not sensitive to water conditions. They will adapt to a variety
of different environments.
Sexing is possible but difficult. Males will generally have
a more curved anal fin.
Breeding behavior is unknown.
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