Baby Whale (Pollimyrus isidori)

Fish in the family Mormyridae. Hard care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific namePollimyrus isidori

FamilyMormyridae

Also known asDwarf Elephantnose, Slender Stonebasher

Care levelHard

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentPeaceful

DietCarnivore

Adult size4 in

Minimum tank size30 gallons

Water parametersTemp 75-82°F, pH 6.0-7.2, GH 3-12 dGH

Appearance

Small grey-brown rounded-snout mormyrid with a whale-like profile and a long undulating dorsal/anal fin used for slow swimming.

Difficulty and care for the Baby Whale

Hard

Origin and habitat

West and Central Africa

Keeper notes

Generally peaceful but males are territorial toward each other; can be kept singly or with careful spacing. Peaceful with small non-electric tankmates but eats tiny shrimp and fry. Known to produce courtship 'song' through electric signals.

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