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Polypterus endlicheri
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| Saddled Bichir | |
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| Saddled Bichir | |
| Species | Polypterus endlicheri |
| Family | Polypteridae |
| Difficulty | Challenging |
| Min. Tank Size | 567.812 liters 567,811.767 mL 150 US Gallons (567.8L) |
| Size | 24.803 in
55-63 cm (21.7-24.8") |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 6.5 - 7.5 |
| Temp. | 296.15 K 73.4 °F 533.07 °R 301.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
6-16 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
8-12 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Saddled Bichir, Endlicheri Bichir
[edit] Synonyms
- Polypterus endlicheri endlicheri
[edit] Sexing
- As with all Bichirs, the anal fin is large cup-like/hand-like in males. Females have a thin anal fin
[edit] Tank compatibility
- A bottom dwelling species that is not particularly aggressive but will prey on smaller tank mates.
[edit] Diet
- Do not keep on a staple diet of dry foods - include plenty of meaty foods such as fish and other meats (beef heart, chicken livers), as well as invertebrates.
[edit] Feeding regime
- A good feeding every two or three days.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Provide cover in the form of plants and rocks.
[edit] Behaviour
- A predator; not anti-social but does not like being cramped.
[edit] Identification
- May be confused with the Armoured Bichir, Polypterus delhezi, but usually has more irregular markings. Overall grey with dark markings banding over the back and along the sides; has a flat head.
