Upper Zambezi Bulldog
NameUpper Zambezi Bulldog
Scientific NameMarcusenius altispinosus
Common NamesUpper Zambezi Bulldog, Zambezi Bulldog, Bulldog Mormyrid
FamilyMormyridae
OriginAfrica, Upper Zambezi River
Temperamentcommunity
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)10
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-80
pH Range6.0-7.5
Compatible SpeciesLarger peaceful tetras, Peaceful African cichlids, Synodontis catfish, Larger peaceful barbs
Description
The Upper Zambezi Bulldog is a unique African freshwater fish characterized by its distinctive elongated snout, which it uses for electroreception to navigate and locate food. These intelligent fish have a brownish body with darker mottling and require a spacious, well-filtered aquarium with plenty of hiding spots. They are generally peaceful but can be territorial with conspecifics.
