buying a african lungfish (Protopterus annectens)?
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be careful they can bite mines got me a couple of times while doing water changes be sure to keep a cover on tank
Protopterus annectens-west african lungfish 3'
West African River
Temp: 75° to 85°
ph:6.9-7.4
4° to 6° DH
Dorsal side olive or brown colored, ventral side lighter; great blackish or brownish spots on the body and fins except on the belly.Tanks must have secure lids
keep with only fish you don't care about being eaten caution when handling they have an incredible bite, Like many fish they will learn to beg for food.Feeding
Live foods : guppies , rosey red minnows, ghost shrimp, earthworms
frozen: bloodworms, mysis shrimp,brine shrimp , krill, squid and frozen silversides
some will take pellets, lean meaty foods such as beefheart are good too
but you need to balance their diet for nutrition so vary the diet, not just one
thing
Anne
West African River
Temp: 75° to 85°
ph:6.9-7.4
4° to 6° DH
Dorsal side olive or brown colored, ventral side lighter; great blackish or brownish spots on the body and fins except on the belly.Tanks must have secure lids
keep with only fish you don't care about being eaten caution when handling they have an incredible bite, Like many fish they will learn to beg for food.Feeding
Live foods : guppies , rosey red minnows, ghost shrimp, earthworms
frozen: bloodworms, mysis shrimp,brine shrimp , krill, squid and frozen silversides
some will take pellets, lean meaty foods such as beefheart are good too
but you need to balance their diet for nutrition so vary the diet, not just one
thing
Anne
my boss has had one for 13 years. its huge. real friendly. you can pick him up or pet him on the side. just don't pet him on the head, he'll think you're food!
Hey there fella how big is your tank ? and what other fish you planning on keeping with the lung?Xite said:okey can anyone tell me a little bit about them, like how they are in the tank and if they are any fun at all?
-Daniel