Gilled African Lungfish (Protopterus amphibius)
Origin: Wild East Africa
Diet: Carnivore and Scavenger. Will readily accept pellets, frozen, and other prepared foods.
Adult Size: 20″
Recommended Tank Size: 120 gallons
Compatibility: Typically not aggressive but has a powerful bite and they are likely to take “exploratory” bites of tankmates. Best kept singly or with fast-moving fish.
Preferred Water Parameters
pH:                          6.5 – 7.5
Temp:                     76-82F
Ammonia:              0ppm
Nitrite:                    0ppm
Nitrate:                  <30ppm