{"product_id":"long-nose-elephantnose-fish-campylomormyrus-numenius","title":"Long Nose Elephantnose Fish (Campylomormyrus numenius)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"60\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"58\"\u003eLong Nose Elephantnose Fish (Campylomormyrus numenius)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"453\"\u003eThe Long Nose Elephantnose Fish is a rare and highly specialized African species known for its elongated, trunk-like snout used to detect food through weak electrical signals. Its sleek body and unique sensory abilities make it a fascinating centerpiece for advanced aquarists. Sensitive to water quality and environment, this species thrives only under stable, well-maintained conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"460\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"509\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"475\"\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"478\"\u003eUp to ~9–10 inches (23–25 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"516\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"644\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"532\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"535\"\u003eMinimum 75–125 gallons; requires a calm, dimly lit aquarium with soft substrate and excellent water quality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"651\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"724\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"668\"\u003eTank Mates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"671\"\u003eBest kept with peaceful, non-aggressive fish such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"804\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vtplev\" data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"741\"\u003eCongo tetras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"v51c7e\" data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"764\"\u003eSynodontis catfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1utg6v1\" data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"804\"\u003eOther mild-mannered African species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"901\"\u003eAvoid fin-nippers, aggressive fish, or overly active species that may outcompete it for food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"908\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"943\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"919\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"922\"\u003eCarnivorous; prefers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cx0z3q\" data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"958\"\u003eBloodworms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1l37k0r\" data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"973\"\u003eBlackworms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1swa49v\" data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"991\"\u003eInsect larvae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"r3dg7\" data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003eFrozen meaty foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003eMay take high-quality sinking foods, but live or frozen foods are often necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1385\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003eAdditional Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003eHighly sensitive to poor water conditions and sudden changes. Uses electroreception to navigate and feed, so avoid housing with overly competitive feeders. Best kept in groups only in very large, carefully managed aquariums, as they can be territorial.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"6 - 6.5 inches","offer_id":44854440165469,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/3436\/3997\/files\/Snapshot_37.png?v=1785707456","url":"https:\/\/mhkcase.com\/products\/long-nose-elephantnose-fish-campylomormyrus-numenius","provider":"Mhkcase","version":"1.0","type":"link"}