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| Senegal Bichir (Polypterus Senegalus) | |
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| Subject: Senegal Bichir (Polypterus Senegalus) Sat Nov 07, 2009 11:04 am | |
| Photo from Aqualand Pets PlusScientific Name(s): Polpterus SenegalusCommon Name(s): Senegal Bichir, Curvier Bichir, Gray Bichir, Dragonfin Origin: Central Africa, Senegal, Niger, Gambia, and Lake Albert Family: Polypteridae Species Type: Bichir Maximum Size: 12-16 inches but, some grow larger. Life Span: Average is 10-20 years, but some 30+ years Natural Habitat: Their natural habitat is the muggy swamps of Africa and also the slow riverbanks of the various rivers of Africa. They are greyish brown with a few black specks on their back, giving them perfect cover in the brown from sediment waters and keep hungry birds of prey above from seeing their body. Diet: A good diet for these fish is meaty foods like krill, shrimp, worms, and even lizards and frogs. They can also be trained to take flakes and pellets. Temperature: 65F-90F PH: 6.0 to 7.5 Minimum Tank Size: At least 55 U.S. Gallons. Tank Region: Typically the bottom, but in my experience with my 4 incher, everywhere. She stays by the glass waiting for freeze dried plankton to fall from my hand. Temperament: Mellow when about 3-4 inches but becomes aggressive, trying to eat any fish that turns their back to it. Possible Tank Mates: No small fish here, but some of the large peaceful Cichlids and other large fish. Maybe a big group of Giant Danios may be ok too. Filtration and Setup: There is rarely to much filtration in any tank, but you don't need the 10x-20x turnover like Oscars Sexing: Many say the number of dorsal spines on their back determines sex, like female has 9-10 and male has 11-13. Many also say males have broader anal fins. Breeding: They have been bred (thus albino version) but, very little info is on the internet about breeding these prehistoric fish. | |
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