{"product_id":"r-sselfisch-brienomyrus-brachyistius","title":"Trunkfish – Brienomyrus brachyistius | Wild Caught | Peaceful, intelligent African elephantfish","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"794\"\u003eThe Trunkfish (\u003cem data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"437\"\u003eBrienomyrus brachyistius\u003c\/em\u003e), also known as the African Elephantnose Fish, is a fascinating inhabitant of African river systems. With its characteristic elongated snout – the \"trunk\" – it searches the riverbed for food. This extraordinary species is considered one of the most intelligent aquarium fish ever and exhibits very interesting social behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003eIn nature, \u003cem data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"843\"\u003eBrienomyrus brachyistius\u003c\/em\u003e inhabits calm, densely vegetated waters in West Africa, where it stays among roots and plants. It uses weak electrical fields for orientation and communication. This peaceful, sensitive species is ideal for experienced aquarists who appreciate special African fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1541\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003eCharacteristics \u0026amp; Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003e🐟 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003eFish Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e M (approx. 6–8 cm, juvenile)\u003cbr data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1211\"\u003e🌍 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e West Africa (e.g., Nigeria, Cameroon) – \u003cstrong data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1278\"\u003eWild-caught\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1300\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28 °C\u003cbr data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003e💧 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003epH Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003cbr data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1338\"\u003e⚖️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003eTotal Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 15 °dGH\u003cbr data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003e🐠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003eSocial Behavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, sensitive, territorial towards conspecifics\u003cbr data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1456\"\u003e🏞️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1473\"\u003eAquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e from 200 l with sand substrate, roots, plants \u0026amp; subdued lighting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1826\"\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1564\"\u003eThe Trunkfish prefers fine frozen and live food such as Cyclops, mosquito larvae, and Artemia. High-quality, sinking granules are also accepted. A varied diet is important to promote vitality and natural behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"2115\"\u003e💡 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1840\"\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1843\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"1869\"\u003eBrienomyrus brachyistius\u003c\/em\u003e requires soft, clean water and a calm environment. Too bright lighting and restless tankmates should be avoided. Keeping them in a small group can work if there is sufficient space and hiding places.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2117\" data-end=\"2327\"\u003e👉 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2130\"\u003eConclusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2133\"\u003eThe Trunkfish (\u003cem data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2176\"\u003eBrienomyrus brachyistius\u003c\/em\u003e) is an extraordinary, peaceful, and intelligent fish – perfect for lovers of rare African species and well-structured aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquariumAquaristik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53562749124941,"sku":null,"price":23.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/5755\/7325\/files\/63330_600763f8ac0782adcbd9c4fd9b7a2e66.jpg?v=1773958370","url":"https:\/\/aquaexotica.de\/en\/products\/r-sselfisch-brienomyrus-brachyistius","provider":"AquaExotica","version":"1.0","type":"link"}