Protopterus annectens annectens
West African Lungfish, African Mud Fish
Temperature
24–30°C
pH
85–86
dGH
3–8 ppm
Size
100 cm
Tank
500 L
Known for its ability to breathe air using lungs, enabling it to survive in oxygen-poor environments such as stagnant, muddy waters. This behavior allows it to endure drought periods by burrowing into the mud.
Water parameters
Hardness
3–8 ppm
Temperature
24–30°C
pH
85–86
Tank & size
Fish size
100 cm
Tank length
200 cm
Tank volume
500 L
