What is this fish?

[Gummy Walrus]

http://www.cichlidstation.com/servlet/the-89/freshwater-fish-baby-whale/Detail

it is called a "Baby Whale" anybody know size, pH, Water temp. exc.

 

[shua71]

Wow looks interesting. Great price too!!

 

[vr6fan]

I had a baby whale...they can emit small electrical charges like the elephant nose, which is related to the baby whale. They do require pristine water and are sort of picky eaters (mine ate bloodworms and brineshrimp) they are pretty shy and nocturnal so you wont see them much during the day. cool fish though

 

[Dullamite]

That is a really cool looking fish. I've never seen one before. How common are they?

 

[David K. Bradley]

http://www.cichlidstation.com/servlet/the-89/freshwater-fish-baby-whale/Detail

it is called a "Baby Whale" anybody know size, pH, Water temp. exc.

Gummy Walrus:
I Googled the scientific name and this is the information I found:

Baby Whale
Species: Petrocephalus bovei bovei
Family Mormyridae
Difficulty: Challenging
Min. Tank Size :94.635 liters
94,635.295 mL 94.6 Litres (25 US G.)
Size: 4.331 in 10-11 cm (3.9-4.3")
sg: Freshwater
pH: 6.5 - 7.5
Temp.: 297.039 K
23.889 °C
534.67 °R 300.928 K
27.778 °C
541.67 °R23.9-27.8°C (75 -82 °F)
Water Hardness: 8-12 °d
Stocking Ratio: 1:1 M:F
Availability: Rare
Diet: Carnivore, Pellet Foods, Flake Foods, Live Foods.
Life Span 2-3 years
Habitat Africa

A nocturnal fish, hiding places for during the day are a must. PVC pipes make excellent caves for this fish. Prefers a sandy substrate and bogwood décor.

I hope this helps.
~David

 

[Gummy Walrus]

Gummy Walrus:
I Googled the scientific name and this is the information I found:

Baby Whale
Species: Petrocephalus bovei bovei
Family Mormyridae
Difficulty: Challenging
Min. Tank Size :94.635 liters
94,635.295 mL 94.6 Litres (25 US G.)
Size: 4.331 in 10-11 cm (3.9-4.3")
sg: Freshwater
pH: 6.5 - 7.5
Temp.: 297.039 K
23.889 °C
534.67 °R 300.928 K
27.778 °C
541.67 °R23.9-27.8°C (75 -82 °F)
Water Hardness: 8-12 °d
Stocking Ratio: 1:1 M:F
Availability: Rare
Diet: Carnivore, Pellet Foods, Flake Foods, Live Foods.
Life Span 2-3 years
Habitat Africa

A nocturnal fish, hiding places for during the day are a must. PVC pipes make excellent caves for this fish. Prefers a sandy substrate and bogwood décor.

I hope this helps.
~David

Thanks

 

[SIMKWANA OdDbALLs]

WHAT AN ODD FISH!!!

 

[kamikaziechameleon]

Interesting are they schooling?

 

[Gummy Walrus]

I had a baby whale...they can emit small electrical charges like the elephant nose, which is related to the baby whale. They do require pristine water and are sort of picky eaters (mine ate bloodworms and brineshrimp) they are pretty shy and nocturnal so you wont see them much during the day. cool fish though

could i get in a 40 g sand bottom tank?

 

[livebearerfreak]

if ther min tank size is 25 gallons you could have 1 in a 40.