Marbled lung fish with tankmates

[Galantspeedz]

My LFS has this 12-14 lung fish... it has been in the tank about 2 months

In the tank is a bichir about same size as lung fish, a pleco, some eartheaters and some other small fish

Tank size is about 4ft x 1.5ft x 1.5ft I estimate

The LFS owner claims the marble lung fish has not eaten any fish....

Thinking if I should buy for my tank

My tank size is 6ft x 2.5ft x 2ft

1 arowana
1 Florida gar
3 Indo tigers
3 kkp / red devil

My concern if the lung fish would be peaceful enough

 

[Hendre]

Other members have had mixed success with lungfish in communities, some have no issues meanwhile some have very nibbly fish. Best wait for some of those to chime in

 

[Galantspeedz]

Yeah I did a search and it seems to be hit and miss

I take comfort in that the lung fish was in a smaller comm tank with smaller fishes at the LFS

 

[Bubblesop]

I've seen lungfishes in community tanks, there are two risks, one is eating up a tankmate, but the other is also having it's fins nipped off.

 

[Galantspeedz]

Mine had its fins nipped off...

Have not seen it eat since I bought it on nov 20

 

[Bubblesop]

Mine had its fins nipped off...

Have not seen it eat since I bought it on nov 20

Mine's just adjusting to it's tank, I tried feeding with frozen fish but it won't take. Got nipped by my lungfish, hehe. I tried holding it and pointing it's mouth at the fish, but it's stubborn.

 

[thebiggerthebetter]

IDK much about marbled. Mine have been hiding all time and grew rather poorly. I presume they were bullied / chased by tank mates when they did come out.

My two West Africans (last measure 30" and 39") have most usually been on the receiving end, so I had to pick tank mates carefully for them so they don't bother the lungs. Once in a while the lungs might retaliate IME but I doubt they ever started first. Very gentle fish IME. Except to each other of course.

 

[Galantspeedz]

So far mine hide at the top of the tank among the pothos... it could be because my tank is bare bottom and there is a wave maker pushing poop

But I noticed the lung fish will defend its space when fishes come close...except for the spotted gar.

Caught my spotted gar, 1 end and the lungfish sleeping at bottom of tank once , next to each other..

Still have not seen him eat

 

[Galantspeedz]

Guess too timid for comm tank... came back and found this

 

[Bubblesop]

Pity, the lungfish is a pretty strong fella, but not a good swimmer like the rest of the pack in the tank. I held mine in a grip and the fish struggled and slipped through, could feel it's powerful. Noticed it started eating,.....pellets, hehehe. Yesterday. Gave more today, it's hungry after days of hunger strike.