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Polypterus palmas buettikoferi
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| Buettikoferi Marbled Bichir | |
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| Buettikoferi Marbled Bichir | |
| Species | Polypterus palmas buettikoferi |
| Family | Polypteridae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 378.541 liters 378,541.178 mL 100 US Gallons (378.5L) |
| Size | 13.78 in
30-35 cm (11.8-13.8") |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 7.0 - 7.2 |
| Temp. | 299.15 K 78.8 °F 538.47 °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
- Buettikoferi Marbled Bichir, Marbled Bichir, Gold Dust Bichir, Buettikofer's Bichir
[edit] Sexing
- Unknown
[edit] Origin
- This fish is found in Africa in the Upper Casamance River in Senegal to the Saint Paul River in western Liberia.
[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.
