Lungfish CONSTANTLY Seeking Heat

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6erikar9

Black Skirt Tetra
MFK Member
Feb 15, 2019
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Have you tested your water?
Yes
If yes, what is your ammonia?
0
If yes, what is your nitrite?
0
If yes, what is your nitrate?
20
If I did not test my water...
  1. ...I recognize that I will likely be asked to do a test, and that water tests are critical for solving freshwater health problems.
Do you do water changes?
Yes
What percentage of water do you change?
31-40%
How frequently do you change your water?
Every two weeks
If I do not change my water...
  1. ...I recognize that I will likely be recommended to do a water change, and water changes are critical for preventing future freshwater health problems.
After a long search for a lungfish, I finally acquired one (Protopterus dolloi). Already eating. The tank is on a thermostat at 76 degrees and no matter what I do this little dude seeks out the heater to lay on it. I made housing for the heater to be inside so he can't sit on top of it any longer but I have never had this behaviour from my fish before. I bumped the temp up to 80 for a few days and still, he seeks out the heater.
 
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