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Product Details
Size
6cm - 7.5cm
Care Level
Low
Temperament
Peaceful
PH Level
6.2 - 7.8
Size below 5cm
The Ornate Bichir is possibly the
most beautifully-marked bichir species and is a marvelous fish for the
large predator aquarium!
The Ornate Bichir (Polypterus ornatipinnis)
is a very popular bichir species among large ornamental fish
enthusiasts, largely due to its black and gold coloration. This fish is
very eel-like in appearance and is sometimes referred to as a "dinosaur
eel," although it is not a true eel. It is an extremely hardy species
that is very versatile. All bichirs posess a modified swim bladder that
allows them to breathe atmospheric air and live in water that is very
low in oxygen. In fact, they are often able to live out of water for
extended periods of time as long as they remain moist.
The Ornate Bichir is
primarily nocturnal, but will often become active during daytime hours
once established in an aquarium with plenty of driftwood, rockwork, and
other hiding places. It is not a particularly aggressive fish, but it
will eat fish and invertebrates that are small enough to be considered
prey. It will generally ignore all other tankmates. Adult bichirs can
sometimes be territorial with one another, but they just as often will
share hiding places and be completely peaceful with one another. While
it is an extraordinarily hardy species, the Ornate Bichir requires a large aquarium with plenty of floor space and powerful filtration.
Bichirs are not afraid to jump or
leave the water, so a tight-fitting lid is necessary to prevent them
from escaping the aquarium. They also must be able to come to the
surface to breathe occasionally.
Feeding
is very easy for the unfussy Ornate Bichir. It requires a varied diet
for optimal health, but will readily accept virtually all high-quality
live, frozen, and dry foods of appropriate size.
What We Like About This Fish:
- Stunning black and gold coloration
- Exceptionally hardy and adaptable.
- Unfussy regarding diet
- Ideal "community" large fish/predator
- Will not eat plants
RECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS:
- Temperature: 77° - 82° F (25° - 28° C)
- pH: 6.2 - 7.8
- KH: 5 - 20 dKH
- Minimum tank size: 180 gallons
CARE GUIDELINES:
- Diet: Carnivorous. Requires a variety of meaty live, frozen, and dry foods
- Social behavior: Generally solitary, peaceful with species too large to be considered prey
- Origin: Tank-bred, but indigenous throughout much of Western Africa
- Average adult size: Up to 24 inches (61 cm), but a maximum of 18 inches (46 cm) is more typical in the aquarium
- Average purchase size: 2 - 3 inches (5 - 7.5 cm)
Ornate Bichir (Polypterus Ornatipinnis)
SGD 18.00
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