Spotted African Lung Fish

Spotted African Lungfish (Protopterus dolloi) – Prehistoric, Powerful, and Virtually Indestructible

The Spotted African Lungfish is one of the most ancient and resilient fish on Earth—a true living fossil that can breathe air, survive months out of water, and grow into a powerful bottom-dwelling predator. Native to the slow-moving rivers and floodplains of Central Africa, this lungfish is admired for its elongated, eel-like body, spotted olive pattern, and its ability to thrive in extreme conditions.

Highly intelligent and long-lived, the Spotted African Lungfish is ideal for serious aquarists, exotic fish keepers, or anyone seeking a bold and bizarre oddball with unmatched survival skills and personality.

🐟 Species Profile:

• Scientific Name: Protopterus dolloi

• Common Name: Spotted African Lungfish

• Adult Size: 24–40 inches (can grow larger over time)

• Temperament: Solitary, semi-aggressive

• Tank Size: 100+ gallons with secure lid

• Water Parameters: 75–82°F | pH 6.5–7.5 | Soft to moderately hard water

• Diet: Carnivore – eats earthworms, shrimp, fish, insects, and sinking pellets

🛠️ Tank Setup & Compatibility:

Spotted African Lungfish thrive in:

• Spacious tanks with soft substrate, driftwood, and low-flow filtration

• Low-oxygen conditions (they surface to breathe atmospheric air via lung-like organs)

• Lidded tanks – they will escape if given the opportunity

Tankmates:

• Not recommended – lungfish will eat or attack most other tankmates

• Best kept solo or in a dedicated species-only setup

Behavior:

• 🫁 Surfaces regularly to gulp air – can survive out of water for extended periods during dormancy

• 🧠 Surprisingly intelligent – recognizes feeding time and interacts with surroundings

• 🐉 Moves like an aquatic serpent – slow, deliberate, and powerful

🛒 Why Buy Spotted African Lungfish from RobsAquatics.com?

Each lungfish is:

• ✅ Carefully quarantined and feeding aggressively

• ✅ Acclimated to captive care and high-protein diets

• ✅ Shipped live with our Live Arrival Guarantee

• ✅ Perfect for oddity lovers, solo predator tanks, and long-term exotic fish keeping

📦 Add a prehistoric apex predator to your aquarium with the Spotted African Lungfish—an air-breathing, armored survivor now available at RobsAquatics.com.