Eastern Bottlenose Mormyrid (Mormyrus longirostris)

Fish in the family Mormyridae. Hard care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameMormyrus longirostris

FamilyMormyridae

Also known asBottlenose Elephantfish, Eastern Bottlenose

Care levelHard

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentSemi-aggressive

DietCarnivore

Adult size20 in

Minimum tank size90 gallons

Water parametersTemp 75-82°F, pH 6.0-7.5, GH 3-14 dGH

Appearance

Elongated silvery-grey body with a tapering bottlenose-like snout and a long low dorsal fin.

Difficulty and care for the Eastern Bottlenose Mormyrid

Hard

Origin and habitat

Africa (Nile, East Africa)

Keeper notes

Territorial toward other mormyrids; keep singly with peaceful larger tankmates. Eats shrimp and small fish. Uses electric fields to communicate and navigate.

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