It has a number of small dorsal fins on the lower half of the back, while the rest at the bottom of the tank looks balanced, the fin wings of two smaller anal fins and a spade-shaped tail. Two whiskers as an addition to the nose.

They will appreciate hiding the caves and driftwood and provide a fine, sandy layer.

Bichirs have to eat a variety of meaty foods: a variety of insects, shrimps, krill and most will be easily consumed by frozen preparations, pellets, and wafers.

They usually work well with larger fish, so think of the Oscars, Blood Parrot, Flowerhorns, Big Barbies, Knifefish, Medium and Large Catfish, and the Greater Peaceful African Cichlids