Polypterus palmas
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| Marbled Bichir | |
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| Marbled Bichir | |
| Species | Polypterus palmas |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 283.906 liters 283,905.883 mL 75 US Gallons (283.9L) |
| Size | 11.811 in
25-30 cm (9.8-11.8") |
| pH | 6.5 - 7.2 |
| Temp. | 299.15 K 78.8 °F 538.47 °R 301.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-10 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
8-12 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Marbled Bichir, Shortfin Bichir
[edit] Other Scientific Names
- Polypterus palmas palmas
[edit] Sexing
- Unknown
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?
[edit] Diet
- More detail on diet...
[edit] Feeding regime
- How often to feed, etc.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Unknown
[edit] Behaviour
- Unknown
[edit] Identification
- How to id the animal.
[edit] Pictures
[edit] External links
Facts about Polypterus palmas
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Common name | Marbled Bichir |
| Diet | Carnivore + |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Family | Polypteridae + |
| Foods | Live Food +, and Other Foods + |
| Maximum Size | 11.811 in (30 cm) + |
| Maximum age | 12 + |
| Maximum hardness | 10 + |
| Maximum pH | 7.2 + |
| Maximum temperature | 301.15 K (28 °C, 82.4 °F, 542.07 °R) + |
| Minimum Tank Size | 75 US Gallon (283.906 liters, 283,905.883 mL) + |
| Minimum hardness | 8 + |
| Minimum pH | 6.5 + |
| Minimum temperature | 299.15 K (26 °C, 78.8 °F, 538.47 °R) + |
| Scientific name | Polypterus palmas |
