Can kribensis live with elephant nose fish?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Kribensis and elephant nose fish make a good pair. Both are fine at 75–80°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

Why it works

Water side by side

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

Size to scale

Kribensis · 4 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

KribensisElephant nose fish
Temperature75–80 °F73–82 °F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Adult size4.0 in9.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal55 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreCarnivore

Better tank mates for kribensis

All kribensis tank mates

Better tank mates for elephant nose fish

All elephant nose fish tank mates

Questions

Can kribensis live with elephant nose fish?

Yes. Kribensis and elephant nose fish make a good pair. Both are fine at 75–80°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

What temperature suits both kribensis and elephant nose fish?

75–80 °F. Kribensis need 75–80 °F, elephant nose fish need 73–82 °F.

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

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