Anyone know anything about these? I tried looking on Google, but didnt coem up with anythig.
What types of fish are they compatible with how long do they get, what do they eat, and what type of water do they like? If you can think of anything else that I didn;t ask, please let me know.
2007-07-11 16:46:14 · 4 answers · asked by Ryan N 3 in Pets ➔ Fish
Try searching for polypterus. Their size depends on the species, but usually ranges from 14-24 inches. There are at least a dozen that I know of, and probably more like 20 or 30 types. They will eat anything that will fit into their mouth. Having said that, they are also really laid back and will not bully other fish like a cichlid will. I fed mine feeder fish and freeze dried krill. I had one that partially swallowed a red-tailed catfish that was bigger that the poly. Check out the polypterus delhezi. They are hard to find and a bit pricey, but worth every penny.
2007-07-11 16:56:22 · answer #1 · answered by fivespeed302 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Birchirs are a group of fishes that are bottom dwellers that look like mini dinosours. Which has made them popular. Their are many species of birchir so they vary in size and aggression.
It is very common to see them in large tanks with larger fishes, such as arowanas, larger cichlids.
They will eat live fish, but they can eat pellets. My personal birchir ate tetramin colorbits.
2007-07-12 00:10:18 · answer #2 · answered by Coral Reef Forum 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Palmas Bichir
Minimum Tank Size I would go with is a 55 gallon tank they are somewhat difficult to take care of they are considered Semi-aggressive and are a carnivore. Their originis : West Africa. The Palmas Bichir has the unique ability to survive out of water. With a lung-like gills to help breathing, the Palmas Bichir can spend short periods of time on land, but must soon return to water. I would put it with large passive fish. When provided with plenty of open swimming areas, rocks and crevices it is not usually aggressive toward tank mates. this species will swallow any fish or invertebrate that they can fit into their mouth, but they are very passive towards other large fish.
2007-07-11 16:59:10 · answer #3 · answered by Ryan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here is information on the Sengal bichir, which is one of the more common species to see: http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/profiles/696.htm
Ornate bichirs are fairly popular, but they can grow to around 2 feet, so be sure you know the species in which you're interested and get an appropriate-sized tank. They do require a cover.
2007-07-11 17:27:56 · answer #4 · answered by copperhead 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋