African bonytongue vs Elephantnose fish: can they live together?

Verdict: Not recommended

The Elephantnose fish is aggressive towards other fish.
The African bonytongue is aggressive towards other fish.
An adult African bonytongue is about 4 times the length of a Elephantnose fish and may eat it.
Both are comfortable at 24–28°C (75–82°F).
A pH of 6.7–7.0 suits both.

Side by side

	African bonytongue	Elephantnose fish
Adult size	100 cm (39 in)	23 cm (9.1 in)
Minimum tank	455 L (120 US gal)	115 L (30 US gal)
Temperature	24–30°C (75–86°F)	23–28°C (73–82°F)
pH	6.7–7.5	6.0–7.0
Hardness	4–12 dGH (71–214 ppm)	5–19 dGH (89–339 ppm)
Temperament	Aggressive	Aggressive
Community tank	–	With caution
Care level	Difficult	Difficult
Diet	Carnivore	Omnivore