Albino Senegal Bichir (Polypterus senegalus)

Senegal Bichir (Polypterus senegalus)

The Senegal Bichir is one of the best-known and most robust species of its genus. It originates from West Africa and exhibits the typical prehistoric appearance with an elongated body, armored scales, and individual dorsal fin rays. This species is crepuscular and nocturnal, usually spending the day calmly on the bottom or in hiding places.

Care Instructions:

• Size: Up to approx. 35 cm

• Water parameters: Temperature 24–28 °C, pH 6.5–7.5

• Food: Meaty – fish pieces, shrimp, clam meat, frozen and live food

• Behavior: Calm, solitary, eats smaller fish

Housing Notes:

• Minimum aquarium length: approx. 150 cm

• Aquarium with sand substrate, many roots and caves

• Cover the aquarium well – Bichirs are excellent escape artists

• Peaceful towards similarly sized fish

An easy-to-care-for, fascinating "ancient fish" that impresses particularly with its behavior and appearance.