Elephant Nose Fish for sale Online
Elephant Nose Fish for sale Hawaii
Elephant Nose Fish for sale near me
Name: Elephant Nose Fish
Max Size: Up to 9 inches
Water Parameters: pH 6.5-7.5, temperature 73-82Β°F, hardness 5-12 dGH
Diet: Carnivorous - primarily feeds on live or frozen foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, tubifex worms, and small crustaceans. Can be trained to accept high-quality sinking pellets.
Temperament: Generally peaceful but can be territorial, especially towards conspecifics. Best kept in a species-specific tank or with other non-aggressive species.
Tank Setup: Provide a well-decorated tank with plenty of hiding spots, such as caves, driftwood, and dense vegetation, to mimic their natural habitat in slow-moving African rivers. A soft substrate is preferred to protect their delicate "trunk." Ensure subdued lighting and good water quality through filtration and regular water changes.
Compatibility: Elephant Nose Fish are best kept with other peaceful, non-aggressive fish of similar size. Avoid housing with overly aggressive or fin-nipping species that may stress them.
Behavior: Nocturnal and shy, Elephant Nose Fish are known for their unique feeding behavior using their long, trunk-like mouth to forage for food. They are intelligent and can display interesting behaviors, including using weak electrical pulses for navigation and communication.
Fun Fact: The Elephant Nose Fish (Gnathonemus petersii) uses electroreception to navigate and locate food in murky waters. This ability makes them fascinating to observe and adds an element of uniqueness to their care and interaction in the aquarium.
Perhaps the best store on island to get freshwater fish. They have a huge variety, including higher end freshwater fish (discus, puffers, flowerhorns , oddballs, ect) Iβve stocked a few tanks with their fish. They quarantine well and keep it real on how their fish are doing in shop.
Mr. Ali
Had a great experience here. I was looking for a unicorn/alicorn betta and spoke with the owner, Josh, about it. I ended up using his fish importing services to import a fish from Jakarta, and he brought in a few more white opaque or unicorn type half moon bettas too, to add to the variety in store. I got a sneak peak of the store while it was shut down for one week for a proper quarantine of its new fish. The owner knows his fish and keeps them healthy. A very different experience from a Petco or PetSmart! A Petco employee even recommended I go here for more unique betta fish. Note that they carry other types of fish too, plus Aquatic plants and some aquarium equipment. Pictured are some of the giant bettas, the alicorn betta, and i believe a beautiful ram.
Fawn B.
Wonderful shop with lots of variety. Has the most unique selection of fish on the island, and at a reasonable price! Staff is friendly and very helpful when we have questions or concerns. Love coming here and seeing the jokes around the store. Also, Vinnie!
Ian H.
The owner, Josh, is not just knowledgeable about the fish, but also plants and tank issues. I am new to fish tanks and he has been extremely helpful in answering my questions and offering suggestions to make my experience easier. Parking is a bit tricky, but certainly worth it.
Mark M.
They have rare plants you can't find at most places. Got lucky we got a few; my husband is happy. This is one of his favorite places. They get pretty busy, so be patient. The staff are very helpful.
Mr. Chin
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