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Breeding / Rarely bred at home
Elephantnose fish
Rarely bred at home · Hard

Breeding the elephantnose fish

Never bred in captivity; all aquarium fish are wild-caught.

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Step by step

Pairing

Adults.

Breeding tank

Large tank.

What starts it

Unknown.

Eggs and young

Rare.

Raising the fry

Brine shrimp.

Common mistakes
  • Bad water
  • Bullying
  • Poor diet

Male or female

Cannot be reliably sexed from outside; some sources suggest the anal fin shape differs, and the sexes differ in their electric signals.

Can I breed it in my tank?

  • This species is rarely bred in home tanks.
  • Hard: for experienced breeders.