HomeCompare fishIndonesian snakehead vs Elephantnose fish Indonesian snakehead vs Elephantnose fish: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedThe Elephantnose fish is aggressive towards other fish.The Indonesian snakehead is best kept in a species tank.The Indonesian snakehead is aggressive towards other fish.An adult Indonesian snakehead is about 6 times the length of a Elephantnose fish and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 23–28°C (73–82°F).A pH of 6.5–7.0 suits both.Side by sideIndonesian snakeheadElephantnose fishAdult size130 cm (51 in)23 cm (9.1 in)Minimum tank–115 L (30 US gal)Temperature22–28°C (72–82°F)23–28°C (73–82°F)pH6.5–7.56.0–7.0Hardness–5–19 dGH (89–339 ppm)TemperamentAggressiveAggressiveCommunity tankNot suitableWith cautionCare levelEasyDifficultDietCarnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesIndonesian snakeheadChanna micropeltesElephantnose fishGnathonemus petersii