Gold Dust Bichir (Polypterus palmas buettikoferi)

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Gold Dust Bichir

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Buettikoferi Marbled Bichir

Polypterus palmas buettikoferi

Difficulty

Moderate

Min. Tank Size

379 Litres (100 US G.)

Size

27.9-35.6cm (11-14 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

7.0 - 7.2

Temp.

26 -28 °C (78.8-82.4°F)

Water Hardness

6-16 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:1 M:F

Availability

Uncommon

Diet

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

8-12 years

Habitat

Africa

Family

Polypteridae




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Additional names

Buettikoferi Bichir, Gold Dust Bichir, Buettikofer's Bichir

Additional scientific names

Polypterus büttikoferi, Polypterus palmas buettikoferi


Origin

This fish is found in Africa in the Upper Casamance River in Senegal to the Saint Paul River in western Liberia.

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External links

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