Can chinese algae eaters live with elephant nose fish?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Chinese algae eaters and elephant nose fish can share a tank, but watch one thing. Chinese algae eaters sometimes latch on to slow, flat fish like elephant nose fish and rasp their slime coat.

Chinese algae eaterChinese algae eater74–80°F · pH 6–8 Elephant nose fishElephant nose fish73–82°F · pH 6–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

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The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
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The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Chinese algae eater · 10 inElephant nose fish · 9 in0"2"4"6"8"10"
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

Chinese algae eaterElephant nose fish
Temperature74–80 °F73–82 °F
pH6–86–7.5
Adult size10.0 in9.0 in
Minimum tank75 gal55 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietHerbivoreCarnivore

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Questions

Can chinese algae eaters live with elephant nose fish?

Yes, with care. Chinese algae eaters and elephant nose fish can share a tank, but watch one thing. Chinese algae eaters sometimes latch on to slow, flat fish like elephant nose fish and rasp their slime coat.

What temperature suits both chinese algae eaters and elephant nose fish?

74–80 °F. Chinese algae eaters need 74–80 °F, elephant nose fish need 73–82 °F.

What size tank do chinese algae eaters and elephant nose fish need together?

At least 75 gal, set by the chinese algae eater. Add space for each extra fish.