Albino Marbled Lungfish - (Protopterus aethiopicus)

Fish Details, Description and Information Below:

🐟 Albino Marbled Lungfish – (Protopterus aethiopicus) – Rare Albino African Lungfish for Sale

The Albino Marbled Lungfish (Protopterus aethiopicus) is a stunning albino variation of the African lungfish, displaying a creamy-white to golden body with delicate pink undertones and striking red eyes. Like its wild-colored counterpart, this prehistoric fish can breathe air, survive in oxygen-poor water, and even aestivate (hibernate) in mud during dry seasons. Its combination of rarity, intelligence, and massive adult size makes it a highly prized species for advanced aquarists and monster fish enthusiasts.

🔎 Quick Facts – Albino Marbled Lungfish

📛 Common Name: Albino Marbled Lungfish
🔬 Scientific Name: Protopterus aethiopicus
🌍 Origin: Selectively bred from wild-caught African lungfish; native range includes Nile River, Lake Victoria, Lake Albert, Lake Tanganyika
🎨 Appearance: Albino coloration with creamy-white or golden body, red eyes, and elongated eel-like form with paired filamentous fins
📏 Max Size: 6+ feet (1.8 m) in the wild; 3–4 feet (90–120 cm) in aquariums
💎 Availability: Rare albino lungfish for sale

😇 Behavior & Temperament

🦴 Solitary, territorial, and powerful – best kept alone
🫁 Air-breathing ability using primitive lungs
🐌 Slow but opportunistic predator
💤 Can survive months without water in a dormant state in the wild

🏠 Tank Requirements

📦 Minimum Tank Size: 300+ gallons for adults
🪵 Provide sandy or fine substrate, driftwood, and large hiding spots
🌊 Gentle water flow
💡 Low to moderate lighting to protect sensitive albino eyes

💧 Water Parameters

🌡️ Temperature: 75–82°F (24–28°C)
⚗️ pH: 6.5–7.5
💧 Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard

🍽️ Diet (Carnivorous)

🦐 Shrimp, crayfish, and snails
🐟 Small fish and frozen meaty foods
🍖 High-protein pellets and seafood

📋 Overview Table – Albino Marbled Lungfish Care

Feature	Details
🌍 Origin	Africa (selectively bred albino variant)
📏 Max Size	3–6+ feet
😇 Temperament	Solitary, predatory
🏠 Tank Size	300+ gallons
⚗️ pH Range	6.5–7.5
🌡️ Temp	75–82°F
🍽️ Diet	Carnivorous – fish, crustaceans, worms, meaty foods
🎯 Ideal For	Experienced aquarists, monster fish keepers

✨ Highlight:
The Albino Marbled Lungfish is a living fossil with a rare genetic twist, offering a strikingly beautiful appearance and the same ancient survival traits that make lungfish legendary. Perfect for large predator aquariums and serious collectors.