{"id":333,"date":"2026-02-16T22:31:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T22:31:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/african-elephant-nose-fish-gnathonemus-petersii-10cm\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T22:31:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T22:31:12","slug":"african-elephant-nose-fish-gnathonemus-petersii-10cm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=african-elephant-nose-fish-gnathonemus-petersii-10cm","title":{"rendered":"African Elephant Nose Fish Gnathonemus Petersii 10cm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>African Elephant Nose Fish Gnathonemus Petersii 10cm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The African Elephant Nose Fish, also known as the Elephantnose Fish or Peter&#8217;s Elephantnose, is a fascinating and distinctive freshwater fish revered for its elongated, trunk-like snout. Originating from the rivers and streams of West Africa, particularly the Congo River basin, this nocturnal species boasts remarkable sensory organs that aid in navigation and communication.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Origin:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hailing from the lush waters of West Africa, specifically the Congo River basin and its tributaries, these fish prefer slow-moving, heavily vegetated areas with soft, acidic water conditions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Feeding:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Primarily carnivorous, they relish live or frozen foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, and small insects. They can also be encouraged to accept high-quality pellets or flakes fortified with protein.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tank Mates:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Peaceful and tranquil in nature, African Elephant Nose Fish thrive in the company of non-aggressive species. Compatible tank mates include other peaceful community fish like tetras, rasboras, and peaceful catfish species. Ensure tank mates are not overly boisterous or fin-nipping.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aggression:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Not known for aggression, African Elephant Nose Fish are rather timid and should be housed with calm tank mates to prevent stress.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Experience Level:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Due to their sensitivity to water conditions and specialized dietary needs, keeping African Elephant Nose Fish is recommended for intermediate to experienced aquarists. Maintaining water quality and providing a varied diet are crucial for their well-being.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Temperature: 75-82\u00b0F (24-28\u00b0C)<\/li>\n<li>pH: 6.0-7.5<\/li>\n<li>Hardness: Soft to moderately hard water (5-12 dGH)<\/li>\n<li>Tank Size: Minimum 30 gallons for a small group, as they are social creatures and thrive in groups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>African Elephant Nose Fish Gnathonemus Petersii 10cm The African Elephant Nose Fish, also known as the Elephantnose Fish or Peter&#8217;s Elephantnose, is a fascinating and distinctive freshwater fish revered for its elongated, trunk-like snout. Originating from the rivers and streams of West Africa, particularly the Congo River basin, this nocturnal species boasts remarkable sensory organs [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":332,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[26],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-333","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-mormyridae","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"taxable","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-simple"},"group_of_quantity":0,"min_quantity":0,"max_quantity":"","exclude_order_quantity_value_rules":"no","exclude_category_quantity_rules":"no","combine_variations":"no","exclude_global_add_ons":[],"addons":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/333","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/332"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=333"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=333"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=333"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=333"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}