{"product_id":"rundnasen-elefantenfisch-petrocephalus-bovei-guineensis","title":"Roundnose Elephantfish – Petrocephalus bovei guineensis | Wild Caught | Peaceful Mini Elephantfish from Africa","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"919\"\u003eThe Roundnose Elephantfish (\u003cem data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"486\"\u003ePetrocephalus bovei guineensis\u003c\/em\u003e) is a small, fascinating representative of the elephantfish family (Mormyridae) from West Africa. Unlike its more well-known relatives, it does not have a prominent trunk, but rather a rounded snout – hence its name. With its gentle nature, subtle patterning, and interesting orientation behavior using electric fields, it is an exceptional inhabitant for calm, well-structured aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003eIn nature, \u003cem data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"974\"\u003ePetrocephalus bovei guineensis\u003c\/em\u003e inhabits slow-flowing, clear rivers and floodplains. It is crepuscular, calm, and prefers tanks with fine substrate and subdued lighting. Due to its small size, it is ideal for medium-sized aquariums with peaceful tank mates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1640\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003eCharacteristics \u0026amp; Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003e🐟 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003eFish size:\u003c\/strong\u003e M (approx. 4–6 cm, juvenile)\u003cbr data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1323\"\u003e🌍 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1339\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e West Africa (Guinea, Sierra Leone) – \u003cstrong data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003eWild-caught\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28 °C\u003cbr data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003e💧 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003epH value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003cbr data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003e⚖️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003eTotal hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 15 °dGH\u003cbr data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1482\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e🐠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1505\"\u003eSocial behavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, calm, sensitive to stress\u003cbr data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003e🏞️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1572\"\u003eAquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e from 150 l with sand substrate, plants, roots \u0026amp; dim lighting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1940\"\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1660\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003eThe Roundnose Elephantfish prefers fine frozen and live food such as Artemia, Cyclops, and mosquito larvae. High-quality, fine-grained granulate is also occasionally accepted. A varied, protein-rich diet is crucial for health and activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"2189\"\u003e💡 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"1954\"\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"1989\"\u003ePetrocephalus bovei guineensis\u003c\/em\u003e requires soft, clean water and calm tank mates. Too bright light or hectic fish should be avoided. A weak current and dense planting create ideal conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2416\"\u003e👉 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2204\"\u003eConclusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2207\"\u003eThe Roundnose Elephantfish (\u003cem data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2269\"\u003ePetrocephalus bovei guineensis\u003c\/em\u003e) is a peaceful, small, and highly interesting representative of the elephantfish – perfect for experienced enthusiasts of African specialty fish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquariumAquaristik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53562749092173,"sku":null,"price":23.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/5755\/7325\/files\/33551_285c10d3faf6b02d242b03649ba60666.jpg?v=1773958369","url":"https:\/\/aquaexotica.de\/en\/products\/rundnasen-elefantenfisch-petrocephalus-bovei-guineensis","provider":"AquaExotica","version":"1.0","type":"link"}