Can elephant nose fish live with endlers?
Verdict
No
No. Elephant nose fish and endlers should not share a tank. At 9 inches an elephant nose fish can swallow a 1-inch endler's livebearer whole.
What to watch
- Deal breakerAt 9 inches an elephant nose fish can swallow a 1-inch endler's livebearer whole.
What works
- Both are fine at 73–82°F.
- pH 7–7.5 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: elephant nose fish the bottom, endlers the top.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Elephant nose fish | Endler's livebearer | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 73–82 °F | 72–82 °F |
| pH | 6–7.5 | 7–8 |
| Adult size | 9.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 55 gal | 5 gal |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Peaceful |
| Swims at | Bottom | Top |
| Group | Alone or in pairs | Groups of 3+ |
| Diet | Carnivore | Omnivore |
Better tank mates for elephant nose fish
All elephant nose fish tank mates
Better tank mates for endlers
All endler's livebearer tank mates
Questions
Can elephant nose fish live with endlers?
No. Elephant nose fish and endlers should not share a tank. At 9 inches an elephant nose fish can swallow a 1-inch endler's livebearer whole.
What temperature suits both elephant nose fish and endlers?
73–82 °F. Elephant nose fish need 73–82 °F, endlers need 72–82 °F.
What size tank do elephant nose fish and endlers need together?
At least 55 gal, set by the elephant nose fish. Add space for each extra fish.












