Protopterus Amphibius with Striped Raphael Catfish?

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I recent purchased a Gilled Lungfish who is growing out in a 20 long. He is about 6” now. He will eventually be moved into my 90g that I just evicted all of my cichlids out of. I still have one fish left in the tank that o would like to keep if able, a 9” striped Raphael catfish.

I’m not worried about aggression from the LF. I know Protopterus Annectins has a reputation of being a murderous bugger, but I’ve heard Amphibius is much more chill and this guy won’t even go after the guppies that are with him.

I am worried about the cat. I’ve never seen him go after the cichlids, but I’ve heard when the lights go out they can turn into Mr Hyde, and my LFs little noodle arms might be to appealing to a prowling catfish. Any suggestions or experiences keeping this lungfish with anything else? Not worth the risk?


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Only 1 way to find out as always… good thing is the lung will regenerate its gills/appendages if it does go south. Tough with lungs as they’ll get picked on when small and then the tables will turn one day as it grows. Right now its $100 fish vs. $7.00 fish… Honestly id say the raph will most likely be fine and pay no mind to the lung. Worst case scenario, it can live in the 20g.
 
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