Barred Bichir Care Guide
Polypterus delhezi
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Bioload Score
18000
Semi-AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 35.0 cm / 14.0"
- Temperature
- 24–30°C (76–86°F)
- pH Range
- 6.0 – 8.0
- Min Tank Size
- 200L (53 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Africa
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Carnivorous. Best fed meaty foods.
Community Compatibility
Best kept with large fish that can't fit into its mouth.
Good to Know
Barred Bichirs will eat any small fish.
Gender Differences
Males have a thicker anal fin.
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