Ornate Bichir
class: Cladistiagenus: Polypterusorder: Polypteriformesfamily: Polypteridaephylum: Chordata
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Care Requirements
Diet
Carnivorous
Temp. Range
24°C - 28°C
Lifespan
10 - 15 years
Habitat
Tropical Freshwater River and Swamp
Space Needed
minimum 120 gallon tank
ph
6.0 - 7.5
water hardness
soft to medium
An attractive upper-jaw species of Bichir featuring a striking black and yellow reticulated pattern. Predatory and primarily nocturnal bottom-dwellers capable of breathing atmospheric air. Requires a tightly fitted tank lid as they are prone to leaping out.
Health & Vaccinations
Common Health Risks
Macrogyrodactylus polypteri infestationSkin flukesFin rotBacterial infections
Toxic To
FormalinMalachite greenCopper sulfateHigh ammonia
Interactive Connections
Compatible Tankmates
Incompatible (Do Not Mix)
Diet & Preferred Feed
Required Habitat Setup
Compatible Plants & Flora
Recommended Medicines & Treatments
Prone to Diseases & Infections
Fin Rot
Skin Flukes
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