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Senegal Bichir

Family:	Polypteridae
Genus & Species:	Polypterus senegalus senegalus
Common Name:	Senegal Bichir
Size:	Up to 20 inches (50.5 cm)
Habitat:	Africa: Nile basin and West Africa, including Senegal, Gambia, Niger, Volta and Lake Chad basins .
Min Tank Size:	48 inches (55 gallon) longer is better than wide
Diet:	Carnivorous, Prefers live but will take frozen and freeze-dried foods.
Behavior:	Predatory.
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 meed their needs.