Phractolaemus ansorgii

[Hendre]

Hey guys. has anyone ever seen an African hingemouth, Phractolaemus ansorgii, around before? They look very interesting.

They are said to get around 7.5" and have a cool mouth arrangement. A local forum sponsor had some in about 6 years ago and I'm waiting for a response there.

They also have a primitive lung set up and come from "low oxygenated muddy pools". I would love to get one of these.

What would you think they would need food wise as well?

Any input is appreciated, thanks Hendre

Oddball

 

[Oddball]

The mudfish had some popularity back in the mid-2000's. Rehoboth was bringing them in fairly regularly and still occasionally brings them in today. Those that kept the species noted they were mainly detritus feeders and would accept blackworms and other small fresh/frozen foods. The species fell out of favor due to their secretive and sedentary life-style. They were not very active, in aquariums, and usually came out only at night.

 

[Hendre]

Thanks for that info. I'm trying to create an African themed tank and thought these would be interesting, i can't really seem to find many suitable species past the standard bread and butter.

I am hoping that long vallis and lots of wood would bring them out occasionally like my sword plants and structure does my knives

 

[KATALEKEEPER]

Hey guys. has anyone ever seen an African hingemouth, Phractolaemus ansorgii, around before? They look very interesting.

They are said to get around 7.5" and have a cool mouth arrangement. A local forum sponsor had some in about 6 years ago and I'm waiting for a response there.

They also have a primitive lung set up and come from "low oxygenated muddy pools". I would love to get one of these.

What would you think they would need food wise as well?

Any input is appreciated, thanks Hendre

Oddball

hendre anymore info on them? Might stock my 40 gallon with them. Mini bichir! The wetspot has them in stock rn.

 

[Kelly_Aquatics]

Aquarium coop got some in not to long ago I know about them because a channel I watch called tsuki cove features them a lot

 

[KATALEKEEPER]

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Aquarium coop got some in not to long ago I know about them because a channel I watch called tsuki cove features them a lot

I know! I hope they make a video about them

 

[Hendre]

hendre anymore info on them? Might stock my 40 gallon with them. Mini bichir! The wetspot has them in stock rn.

Make sure to have lots of frozen and/or fine foods available. And don't count on seeing them much, apparently they are super shy. Would love to see some kept on the forum!

 

[fishhead0103666]

Would love to see some kept on the forum!

 

[KATALEKEEPER]

finally!

 

[Hendre]

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Lucky bugger! Tag me into the thread when you get them