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Campylomormyrus tamandua

Elephant Nose Fish, Pink-Cheeked Elephant Nose, Tamandua Elephant Nose
Temperature
23–28°C
pH
7–7
dGH
3–10 ppm
Size
40 cm
Tank
250 L
Noted for their elongated snout and trunk-like appearance, Campylomormyrus tamandua is a fascinating species known for emitting weak electric fields to explore their environment and communicate. Due to their nocturnal nature, they require dim lighting and an environment with plenty of hiding spaces to feel secure. House them with peaceful tank mates avoiding overly aggressive species that might nip at their delicate features.

Water parameters

Hardness
3–10 ppm
Temperature
23–28°C
pH
7–7

Tank & size

Fish size
40 cm
Tank length
120 cm
Tank volume
250 L

Distribution

Benin,Burkina Faso,Cameroon,Chad,Ghana,Mali,Niger,Nigeria.