Senegal Bichir Care Guide
Polypterus senegalus
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Bioload Score
20000
Semi-AggressiveModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 40.0 cm / 15.8"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (76–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 500L (132 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Africa
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Carnivorous; enjoys live and frozen foods, including pellets for large fish.
Community Compatibility
Best kept with medium to large-sized tank mates, can be predatory towards smaller fish.
Good to Know
Senegal Bichirs are popular for their prehistoric appearance and are among the most commonly kept species of Bichir.
Gender Differences
Males tend to be more slender and smaller than females.
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