Live fish · WA only
Elephant Nose Fish (Gnathonemus petersii)

A curious night hunter that finds food with an electric sense.

Care levelExpert
EasyModerateExpert
Water temperature23 to 28°C
18°C32°C
Adult size23cm
LivesBottom
DietCarnivore
SuitsSpecies tankExperienced keepers

Elephant Nose Fish

Gnathonemus petersii4.7(28)reviews
Expert careSemi-aggressive
Low stock: available in store only

We have 0 left, so we keep them for customers who visit. 1736 Albany Highway, Kenwick. Open Tue to Sat, 12pm to 6pm

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Live fish delivery, WA only$35 Perth metro and Mandurah, $65 rest of WA. One fee covers your whole order, plants and dry goods included. Sent overnight on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to a street address (no PO Boxes).
Free pickup in KenwickOpen Tue to Sat, 12pm to 6pm

A curious night hunter that finds food with an electric sense.

Care levelExpert
EasyModerateExpert
Water temperature23 to 28°C
18°C32°C
Adult size23cm
LivesBottom
DietCarnivore
SuitsSpecies tankExperienced keepers

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About this fish

Elephant Nose Fish is an intelligent and unusual species with a distinctive trunk-like extension.

Why you will love it

  • Unique appearance and behavior
  • Highly intelligent species
  • Approx size: 20–25 cm
  • Nocturnal and fascinating
  • Best kept singly or carefully grouped

Care requirements

  • Care level: Advanced
  • Adult size: 20–25 cm
  • Temperature: 24 to 28 °C
  • pH: 6.5 to 7.5
  • Swimming level: Bottom
  • Minimum group size: 1+

Feeding: Live/frozen foods required.
Compatibility: Sensitive, avoid aggressive fish. Requires experienced care.
School of Scape quality: We select healthy fish and recommend acclimation and stable parameters for best results.

How your fish arrive

Packed in oxygen filled bags inside an insulated box and sent overnight by air express on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Live arrival

8 hour live arrival guarantee. If a fish arrives dead or clearly stressed from transit, contact us within 8 hours of delivery with photos of the fish in the original sealed bag, and we will replace or refund it. Freight is not refundable, and someone needs to be home to accept the delivery. Remote far north WA (Gascoyne, Pilbara and Kimberley) is sent at your own risk.

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Delivery and returns

Free delivery over $100 in WA and $150 elsewhere in Australia. Free pickup from our Kenwick store, Tue to Sat, 12pm to 6pm.

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