Got my first lungfish!

Aw3s0m3

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I believe its a South American. It's just a tiny baby around 3-4". Right now he's in a 20L with my rubber eels to put on some size before he can go in my 50. I have 1 question though. It spends a lot of time just floating at the top. Is this normal? Thanks guys!


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great looking SAL. It will double in size in no time. Lets see some pictures of that rubber eel! Thats an aquatic pet you don't come by anymore.

 

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Thanks man! I've actually got a thread on the rubbers in the reptile and amphibian section. I've got 3


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I just tried giving it some live blackworms just now and it seemed interested but didn't eat any. Strange since all they fed it was bloodworms


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Try to place some floating plants or any bushy plants that float. It will spend most of its time along the roots. I was able to train mine before early with hikari arowana stick and other floating pellets and it grew to 20" in 6 months.

 

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I have anubias in there but the rubber eels keep knocking them back down to the bottom. I've never had great luck with plants though. What are some easy ones that float?


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I got water grass, anacharis, hornwort and frogbits. They are easy to care for. You can plants anacharis and hornwort or just let float.

 

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Watersprite is another good plant that can be floated or planted. Hope to see more pics & hope he eats for you soon

 

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Thanks guys. I'll try and pick up some of those plants later today


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Aw3s0m3 said:

I have anubias in there but the rubber eels keep knocking them back down to the bottom. I've never had great luck with plants though. What are some easy ones that float?

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Dwarf water lettuce is easy peasy. Doesnt like too much surface movement though.

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