The Elephant nose has always been a huge interest of mine. I find them beautiful and different. However, I was told they were super hard to take care of. For awhile I've been trying to determine what type of fish I'd like to get. I really wanted a Delhezi Bichir for awhile, and then an Electric Blue Jack Dempsey. Yet, my love for the Elephant nose is still there. I think I'm going to start off with one, I've been doing research for awhile. I still plan on getting a Delhezi Bichir someday, in a separate tank, of course.
I know that they need at least a 30 gallon tank, I plan on getting a 50 or 75 gallon. I know they need a soft substrate like sand because of their snouts, and they eat black worms. Also, they need hiding places, are nocturnal, and should not be kept with others of their kind unless it's a big group. I plan on keeping just one by himself, with some hiding places and maybe some plants. Is there anything else I need to know? What kind of filter should I get, I know these tend to need pristine water conditions. Does anyone keep these beautiful fish?
Also, what exactly does it mean to "cycle a tank"? This is something I need to do before adding a fish, right? Sorry, I'm kind of new to all of this terminology.
I know that they need at least a 30 gallon tank, I plan on getting a 50 or 75 gallon. I know they need a soft substrate like sand because of their snouts, and they eat black worms. Also, they need hiding places, are nocturnal, and should not be kept with others of their kind unless it's a big group. I plan on keeping just one by himself, with some hiding places and maybe some plants. Is there anything else I need to know? What kind of filter should I get, I know these tend to need pristine water conditions. Does anyone keep these beautiful fish?
Also, what exactly does it mean to "cycle a tank"? This is something I need to do before adding a fish, right? Sorry, I'm kind of new to all of this terminology.
