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photo courtesy of Aqualand
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| Family: |
Polypteridae |
| Genus & Species: |
Polypterus ornatipinnis |
| Common Name: |
Ornate Bichir |
| Size: |
Up to 24 inches (60. cm) |
| Note: |
Should not be considered a regular home aquarium
fish, young are sometimes seen for sale and caution should taken
before purchasing. It is unfair to subject any animal to less
than ideal living conditions. |
| Habitat: |
Africa: Congo River basin, Lake Rukwa drainage,
and Lake Tanganyika. |
| Min Tank Size: |
48 inches (55 gallon) when young longer is better
than wide, 125+ when grown. |
| Diet: |
Carnivorous, Prefers live but will take frozen and
freeze-dried foods. |
| Behavior: |
Predatory to small fish. Peaceful to those that
cannot be eaten. |
| Water: |
Temperature: 77°F to 89°F (25 to 28°C) pH range:
6.0 – 8.0; dH range: 5 - 19 |
| Care: |
Medium. |
| Communities: |
Can be kept with other medium to large sized non
aggressive fish. |
| Suitability: |
Good, if you are willing to meet their needs. |
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