Can bichirs live with elephant nose fish?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Bichirs and elephant nose fish get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 73–82°F. Plan on at least 75 gal.

BichirBichir72–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5 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: 73–82°Bichir 72–82°Elephant nose fish 73–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Bichir 6.5–7.5Elephant nose fish 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Bichir · 12 inElephant nose fish · 9 in0"2"4"6"8"10"12"
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

BichirElephant nose fish
Temperature72–82 °F73–82 °F
pH6.5–7.56–7.5
Adult size12.0 in9.0 in
Minimum tank75 gal55 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietCarnivoreCarnivore

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Questions

Can bichirs live with elephant nose fish?

Yes. Bichirs and elephant nose fish get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 73–82°F. Plan on at least 75 gal.

What temperature suits both bichirs and elephant nose fish?

73–82 °F. Bichirs need 72–82 °F, elephant nose fish need 73–82 °F.

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

At least 75 gal, set by the bichir. Add space for each extra fish.