Elephant Nosed Fish

[spitz006]

I am setting up a 35 gallon aquarium and I want to know if you think it's wise to house an elephant-nosed fish in there. I have read that they need 50 gallons. I also wonder if anyone has kept them how their temperament is, because I want him to live peacefully with dwarf frogs, though I know they are carnivores.

 

[vr6fan]

I had one in a 45 gallon with no problems...they are nocturnal be sure to give them hiding spots...cool fish good luck

 

[aclockworkorange]

I would say they need more room than that. I kept 3, they got huge, like over 8". They really only eat live or frozen food (worms mostly) so be prepared for that before you buy one.

 

[spitz006]

Okay thanks for the advice. After a little more research on the dwarf african frog I see that they prefer very short aquariums like a 20 long. My 35 gallon is 18 inches tall so I think I'll pass on the african biotope. I think I might just go with a brackish tank. Maybe get two orange chromides and a figure 8 puffer. a lot of room for them and will both be fun and colorful fish to watch.

 

[smitty03281964]

Tank size I think you are okay.

 

[Pufferpunk]

That's a better idea:
http://www.**************.com/forum/library/puffers-in-focus/fig8/