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Name
Scientific name
Protopterus dolloi
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Protopteridae
Common names
Slender Lungfish
Photograph credits
Not recorded
Summary
The slender lungfish, Protopterus dolloi, is a lungfish from Gabon, Angola, the Central African Republic and both Congo republics. It inhab…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
1300mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 180 cm, Minimum depth 75 cm, Minimum height 75 cm, Water movement Low: still or sluggish water
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 24–30°C, pH 6–7.5
Hardness
2–15dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Angola, Central African Republic, DR Congo, Gabon, Republic of the Congo
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Central African Republic, Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Angola.
Habitat
It inhabits temporary floodplains (which are completely dry for part of the year), rivers, swamps, marshes, and backwaters.
Aquarium size
Although a large aquarium is obviously required for an adult fish, the fish are not terribly active, so you can probably get away with keeping one in a tank of…
Maintenance
Water movement in the aquarium should be kept to a minimum. This species is unfussy with regards to decor. Some cover can be provided in the form of roots, bra…
Water conditions
Temperature: 24 – 30 °C pH: 6.0-7.5 Hardness: 2-15°H
Diet
P. dolloi is omnivorous in nature, feeding on fish, invertebrates, amphibians and plant matter. It will adapt to a variety of foods in the aquarium. Offer praw…
Behaviour and compatibility
Best kept singly and alone. Some hobbyists do keep lungfish with other large species but this is very risky. Lungfish are unpredictable and can bite chunks out…
Sexual dimorphism
No external differences between the sexes are known.
Reproduction
Spawning has not yet been achieved in captivity. In nature the fish construct nests into which the eggs are deposited. The nest is then protected by the male u…
Notes
Lungfish are among the most intriguing of "oddball" aquarium subjects, being able to survive in the most extreme conditions. They are very ancient fish, having…
References
References
No references