Polypterus senegalus
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| Senegal Bichir | |
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| Senegal Bichir | |
| Species | Polypterus senegalus |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 208.198 liters 208,197.648 mL 55 US Gallons (208.2L) |
| Size | 40.64 cm
10-16 " (25.4-40.6cm) |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 6.5 - 7.2 |
| Temp. | 298.15 K 77 °F 536.67 °R 301.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
5-19 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
8-12 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Senegalus Bichir, Senegal Bichir, Gray Bichir, Grey Bichir, Cuvier's Bichir, Dragonfin, Dinosaur Eel
[edit] Sexing
- The male's anal fin is wider than the females.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- An aggressive predator, will be aggressive towards others of its own kind, and predate on smaller fish. Keep only with robust similar-sized tank mates.
[edit] Diet
- A carnivore, feed meaty foods such as earthworms, shrimp, live feeder fish, bloodworms, mussels and fish fillets such as silversides.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Must have a spacious tank with exceptional filtration. Prefers a sandy substrate with plenty of hiding places. A secure lid is a must as this fish is a known escapee. They prefer acidic water.
[edit] Behaviour
- An aggressive primarily bottom dwelling predator.
[edit] Identification
- An elongated snake-like prehistoric-looking fish with a wide head and large mouth. It is pale silver-grey in colour.
