Can apistogramma live with elephant nose fish?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, apistogramma and elephant nose fish can live together. Both are fine at 75–82°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

ApistogrammaApistogramma75–84°F · pH 5–7 Elephant nose fishElephant nose fish73–82°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–82°Apistogramma 75–84°Elephant nose fish 73–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7Apistogramma 5–7Elephant nose fish 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Apistogramma · 3 inElephant nose fish · 9 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"7"8"9"
Adult length in an aquarium. A fish can swallow anything that fits in its mouth, roughly a third to half its own length for predators.

Care at a glance

ApistogrammaElephant nose fish
Temperature75–84 °F73–82 °F
pH5–76–7.5
Adult size3.0 in9.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal55 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietCarnivoreCarnivore

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Questions

Can apistogramma live with elephant nose fish?

Yes, apistogramma and elephant nose fish can live together. Both are fine at 75–82°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

What temperature suits both apistogramma and elephant nose fish?

75–82 °F. Apistogramma need 75–84 °F, elephant nose fish need 73–82 °F.

What size tank do apistogramma and elephant nose fish need together?

At least 55 gal, set by the elephant nose fish. Add space for each extra fish.