Tiger or Barred Bichir (Polypterus Delhezi) big size
This prehistoric looking fresh water fish is native to the Congo river basin in Africa.
It has thick diamond shaped scales with a greyish base and yellow/green specks and black Bar-like stripes that give it an alligator-like resemblance.
The spine displays individual ridges and it has a large jawbone, adding to it's almost prehistoric appearance.
A modified swim bladder allows it to breathe air and so a large gap between the water surface and the lid of the tank is vital. A tight-fitting lid is also required as these fish are expert jumpers.
Any gaps or holes will be swifly exploited!
Care
Lifespan: 10-15 years
Care level: easy
Temperature: 22-28℃
pH: 6.2-7.8
KH: 5-20
Tank Size: 90 gallons
Breeding: advanced only
Breeding
Not much is known about breeding habits so we suggest experimenting with a couple of different methods trying to mimic rainy season when most bichir spawn
Tiger Bichir #2
We take great care to ensure your fish arrive safely and in excellent condition.
After you order, Kieran will contact you to agree a suitable delivery day before your fish are dispatched. Your fish stays safely with us until that day has been agreed.
We use a specialist scheduled next-day courier service for live fish.
Delivery days are Tuesday to Friday. We don't dispatch live fish from Friday to Sunday, to avoid deliberately prolonging their transit time.
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