South American Lungfish Care Guide
Lepidosiren paradoxa
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Bioload Score
40000
Semi-AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 125.0 cm / 49.2"
- Temperature
- 20–28°C (68–82°F)
- pH Range
- 5.5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 2500L (660 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Omnivorous; consumes plant matter and small fish.
Community Compatibility
Best kept singly due to its large size and specific needs.
Good to Know
The South American Lungfish possess a single lung, enabling them to survive during dry seasons by breathing air.
Gender Differences
Sexual dimorphism is not evident.
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