Congo Bichir Care Guide
Polypterus congicus
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Bioload Score
10000
Semi-AggressiveModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 97.0 cm / 38.0"
- Temperature
- 24–30°C (76–86°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 600L (159 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Congo Basin
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Carnivorous; primarily eats live and frozen foods.
Community Compatibility
Compatible with large, peaceful to semi-aggressive tank mates.
Good to Know
The Congo Bichir has a distinctive, eel-like body and is among the larger species of bichir.
Gender Differences
Males have a more elongated anal fin.
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