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Polypterus retropinnis

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West African Bichir
West African Bichir
Species Polypterus retropinnis
Family Polypteridae
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 208.198 liters
208,197.648 mL

55 US Gallons (208.2L)

Size 35.56 cm

13-14 " (33-35.6cm)

sg Freshwater
pH 7.0 - 7.5
Temp. 295.372 K
22.222 °C
531.67 °R

297.039 K
23.889 °C
534.67 °R
72 -75 °F (22.2-23.9°C)

Water Hardness

8-12 °d

Stocking Ratio 1:2 M:F
Availability Rare
Diet

Carnivore
Live Foods

Life Span

2-5 years

Habitat

Africa

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

West African Bichir, Retro Bichir

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

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Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

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[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

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