Species Profile
Senegal Bichir
Polypterus senegalus
Oddballssemi-aggressive
Adult size
14″
Minimum tank
75 gal
Temperature
75–82°F
pH
6.5–7.5
Schooling
Solitary OK
Water level
bottom
Diet
Frozen, live, sinking pellets, shrimp pieces
Notes
Living-fossil ancient fish with primitive lungs; surfaces to gulp air every few minutes. Will eat any fish small enough to fit in the wide mouth, including surprisingly large tankmates. Long-lived (15-20 years).
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