Marbled Lungfish Care Guide
Protopterus aethiopicus
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Bioload Score
80000
Semi-AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 220.0 cm / 86.6"
- Temperature
- 20–28°C (68–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.0 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 4000L (1057 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- East Africa
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Omnivorous; eats fish, crustaceans, and vegetation.
Community Compatibility
Should be kept in a large tank with both aquatic and terrestrial zones.
Good to Know
The Marbled Lungfish are among the largest lungfish, capable of growing over two meters in length.
Gender Differences
Sexual dimorphism is minimal.
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