South American lungfish can be kept in aquarium in the same way as other lungfishes. They require a large aquarium which shouldn't house any other fishes due to their predatory and aggressive nature. The aquarium can be decorated according to taste and no decoration is necessary. Avoid sharp objects when you are decorating you aquarium or your Lungfish might hurt themselves on them. The water should be neutral to slightly acidic.

They accept any meaty food and you might be able to get them to accept dry food. Be sure to feed a diverse diet containing fish, crayfish, shrimp, and earth worms

There are no known successful breeding of South American lungfish in aquarium. They spawn during the rainy season and the male builds a nest in which the eggs are deposited. The male then guard the eggs and the young against other predators, egg eaters etc. The fry spend their first 6-8 weeks hanging from vegetation using adhesive glands. These glands are not present in older fishes