Therefore it should always be kept with other larger fishes. It is not an aggressive fish, it just swallows stuff. So, you should also not keep it with other fishes either because it will not be able to defend itself there.
They are usually kept in the "ODD-BALL" tank; which is basically a tank for weird fishes that are not aggressive but do eat up other fishes in the tank. This tank usually homes with other weird fishes like a Butterflyfish, Leppard bush fish, elephant-nose, maybe some other types of Bichirs. These Bichirs actually need to be in a gallon or more tank, with a very tight-fitting lid. They will sail right through the top when you are not looking, therefore be careful with the lid of the tank and also with the filter, it should be mostly covered.
A bigger tank will be better if you are planning to get more of them, gallon will be for one. For 4 or 5 of them, it should at least be gallon or larger. They can be kept in the home aquarium, but it is pretty difficult, not everybody will be able to do that. They can thrive in a wide variety of pH i. Search forums. What else can I feed my senegal bichir? Thread starter Nabbig2 Start date Feb 12, JavaScript is disabled.
For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Nabbig2 Fire Eel. MFK Member. May 28, 2, 3 68 California. I feed him those dried jumbokrill shrimp, and he likes those, as well as very rarely, a feeder guppy. However, I really know I should give him more variety. What else can I feed him? He doesn't seem interested in bloodworms. I have 2 goldfish in the tank that eat mostly everything Do not flame me; I go the bichir as a present.
Anyway, he is doing fine. Also, could I give him a dwarf african frog as a feeder? Do you think he would recognize it as food? And, if one of the goldfish did decide to eat the frog, how bad would it be? Oct 29, 0 0. Dinosaur Bichirs are slow swimmers, but strong, easily capable of jumping out of a tank. Though they may survive outside of the water for some time, a strong, securely-fitting tank lid is an absolute necessity for keeping Bichirs safe and contained.
Dinosaur Bichirs are carnivorous predators: choose tankmates with care. Though Bichirs are relatively slow swimmers and not particularly aggressive, they will predate any animal that can fit in their mouths and may even nip at other, larger fish, though this is usually attributed to their poor eyesight.
Dinosaur Bichirs should be kept with other fish of a similar size, but avoid very aggressive species such as cichlids or snakeheads. The Freshwater Fish Compatability Chart offers more options for possible tankmates.
Dinosaur Bichirs are generally only a semi-aggressive fish, making them great choices for a community tank of other large fish. This species spends most of its time in the bottom of the tank where they swim slowly or lie on the substrate. There are no specific diseases that Dinosaur Bichirs are prone to, but this species is susceptible to typical ailments that affect freshwater fish.
Like most aquarium fish, Dinosaur Bichirs are susceptible to ich , a disease caused by protozoa. Symptoms of ich include rubbing their bodies on various surfaces in the tank, twitching, and the appearance of white spots on the gills and body.
They usually respond well to medication and heal quickly. Bichirs are known for obtaining cloudy eye , this usually due to poor water quality. Make sure you keep up with your water changes and it should start clearing up if you work quickly! If a disease has affected an entire tank, it is probably best to treat the tank. Read and follow the instructions for any medication or treatment for best results.
Take care, as some treatments can destroy beneficial bacteria or otherwise adversely affect water quality. The carbon in your filtration system may absorb some medications, rendering treatment ineffective, and may need to be removed. Know the signs and treatments of common freshwater fish diseases to catch problems early and keep your Dinosaur Bichir happy and healthy. Dinosaur Bichirs are typically easy to keep healthy as long as you monitor and maintain your water composition and quality.
Perform water changes every 2 weeks and test water quality regularly to keep ammonium and nitrite levels in check, and do not overfeed as food waste will cause these levels to spike. Maintain an efficient filtration system to maintain water quality. Keep in mind that parasites and bacteria can be introduced by new tankmates as well as live food, plants, and tank decorations.
Dinosaur Bichirs do not typically breed in aquariums. Most specimens you see for sale in pet stores have been acquired from the wild, where they are widespread and commonplace. Juvenile bichirs are impossible to sex but adult males are identifiable by the anal fins that are slightly thicker than those of females.
Whether you are new to fish-keeping or an experienced aquarist, keeping a Dinosaur Bichir happy and healthy is relatively easy. This hardy species can withstand a variety of water conditions but do require a rather large tank. As long as Dinosaur Bichirs are kept in a suitable tank, fed a high-protein diet, and given plenty of places to hide, they can easily flourish in your home aquarium.
I have an ordanate bichir. Ive had him for 4 years going onto 5 in October. Is it deadly and if so can it be treated? Hes my baby and I dont want to loose him. Please respond quickly. What was he last fed, how are your water parameters, what are your tank mates? Also, could you provide me a photo? Upload it using imgur. My polypterus just survived an accidental temperature drop in my tank all the way to 55 degrees Fahrenheit!
Slowly brought water back to 70 and they still seem fine. Very hardy fish. However, if you have the space by all means go for it. I have seen minimum tank sizes from like 40 to They do take a while to grow to their full size. The only worms I have experience feeding my fish are earthworms and blood worms.
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