Marbled Bichir Care Guide
Polypterus polli
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Bioload Score
6000
Semi-AggressiveModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 33.0 cm / 13.0"
- Temperature
- 24–30°C (76–86°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 500L (132 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Congo Basin
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Carnivorous; prefers live and frozen foods.
Community Compatibility
Well-suited to community tanks with larger fish species that it cannot prey on.
Good to Know
The Marbled Bichir is prized for its striking marbled appearance, adding a prehistoric touch to the aquarium.
Gender Differences
Difficult to distinguish between males and females.
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