what size tank for a S.American lungfish??

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what size tank for a S.American lungfish??

i want to buy one, but thats just another crazy dream of mine, and i was curious what size tank a 4ft. [full grown] fish would need! any one know?

2007-08-15 17:29:19 · 2 answers · asked by Cthulhu The Dreamer 2 in Pets ➔ Fish

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Hmmm...I would say a tank at least 2700 gallons-10ftx6ftx6ft, and it probably still wouldn't be too happy with that. Not much room to move about in. Probably better off with a very large pond.

2007-08-15 17:45:32 · answer #1 · answered by tikitiki 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋

a minimum of a 60 gallon tank for home grown specimen
here is a link that discribes it actually
http://animal-world.com/encyclo/fresh/Misc_PseudoBony/SouthAmericanLungfish.php

hope that helps
Good luck

EB

2007-08-16 03:43:56 · answer #2 · answered by Kribensis lover 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋