African Lungfish Tank Mates & Compatibility

African Lungfish

Protopterus annectens

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TemperamentHighly Aggressive (10/10)

Adult Size100 cm

Temperature24–30°C

Water TypeFreshwater Only

Swim ZoneBottom, Mid-level, Surface

StockingSolo only

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African Lungfish & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)

Protopterus annectens · Pangasius sanitwongsei

Possible with Caution

African Lungfish: Highly AggressiveChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): Aggressive

African Lungfish & Checker Barb

Protopterus annectens · Oliotius oligolepis

African Lungfish & Checkerboard Cichlid

Protopterus annectens · Dicrossus filamentosus

Possible with Caution

African Lungfish: Highly AggressiveCheckerboard Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

African Lungfish & Chequered Rainbowfish

Protopterus annectens · Melanotaenia splendida inornata

Possible with Caution

African Lungfish: Highly AggressiveChequered Rainbowfish: Peaceful

African Lungfish & Cherry Barb

Protopterus annectens · Puntius titteya

African Lungfish & Cherry Shrimp

Protopterus annectens · Neocaridina davidi

African Lungfish & Cherry Spot Rasbora

Protopterus annectens · Rasbora rubrodorsalis

African Lungfish & Chili Rasbora

Protopterus annectens · Boraras brigittae

African Lungfish & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)

Protopterus annectens · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

Possible with Caution

African Lungfish: Highly AggressiveChinese Algae Eater (CAE): Aggressive

African Lungfish & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)

Protopterus annectens · Puntius semifasciolatus

Possible with Caution

African Lungfish: Highly AggressiveChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful

African Lungfish & Chipokae Mbuna

Protopterus annectens · Melanochromis chipokae

Possible with Caution

African Lungfish: Highly AggressiveChipokae Mbuna: Highly Aggressive

African Lungfish & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid

Protopterus annectens · Labidochromis chisumulae

Possible with Caution

African Lungfish: Highly AggressiveChisumulu Pearl Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

African Lungfish & Chocolate Cichlid

Protopterus annectens · Hypselecara temporalis

Possible with Caution

African Lungfish: Highly AggressiveChocolate Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

African Lungfish & Chocolate Gourami

Protopterus annectens · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides

Possible with Caution

African Lungfish: Highly AggressiveChocolate Gourami: Peaceful

African Lungfish & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)

Protopterus annectens · Loricaria cataphracta

Possible with Caution

African Lungfish: Highly AggressiveChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful

African Lungfish & Christmas Fulu

Protopterus annectens · Xystichromis phytophagus

Possible with Caution

African Lungfish: Highly AggressiveChristmas Fulu: Semi-Aggressive

African Lungfish & Chuco Cichlid

Protopterus annectens · Chuco godmanni

Possible with Caution

African Lungfish: Highly AggressiveChuco Cichlid: Aggressive

African Lungfish & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)

Protopterus annectens · Leptobarbus hoevenii

Possible with Caution

African Lungfish: Highly AggressiveCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful

African Lungfish & Clown Killifish

Protopterus annectens · Epiplatys annulatus

African Lungfish & Clown Knifefish

Protopterus annectens · Chitala ornata

Possible with Caution

African Lungfish: Highly AggressiveClown Knifefish: Aggressive

African Lungfish & Clown Loach

Protopterus annectens · Chromobotia macracanthus

Possible with Caution

African Lungfish: Highly AggressiveClown Loach: Peaceful

African Lungfish & Clown Pleco (L104)

Protopterus annectens · Panaqolus maccus

Possible with Caution

African Lungfish: Highly AggressiveClown Pleco (L104): Mostly Peaceful

African Lungfish & Cobalt Blue Zebra

Protopterus annectens · Metriaclima callainos

Possible with Caution

African Lungfish: Highly AggressiveCobalt Blue Zebra: Aggressive

African Lungfish & Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid

Protopterus annectens · Apistogramma cacatuoides

Possible with Caution

African Lungfish: Highly AggressiveCockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive