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Polypterus delhezi
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| Armoured Bichir | |
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| Armoured Bichir | |
| Species | Polypterus delhezi |
| Family | Polypteridae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 208.198 liters 208,197.648 mL 55 US Gallons (208.2L) |
| Size | 17.323 in
35-44 cm (13.8-17.3") |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 6.0 - 7.5 |
| Temp. | 299.15 K 78.8 °F 538.47 °R 301.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
6-16 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
8-12 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Armoured Bichir, Barred Bichir, Banded Bichir
[edit] Sexing
- Males have a large pocket-like anal fin and are smaller then females.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- These fish can be kept with similar-sized or larger fish in a large aquarium. Anything small enough to fit in this Bichir's mouth will be eaten. Generally intolerant of their own species.
[edit] Diet
- Prefers a meaty diet of prawns/shrimp, mussels and bait fish.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once a day after lights out.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Must have a large spacious tank with a heavy secure lid as these fish are powerful jumpers. Live plants will tend to be torn up, wood and rock décor with hiding places are appreciated and they prefer a sandy substrate.
[edit] Behaviour
- A large nocturnal predator.
[edit] Identification
- An elongated fish with a snake-like broad and flat head, the body is marbled with several dark bands across the back.
