{"product_id":"schmuck-flosselhecht-polypterus-ornatipinnis","title":"Ornate Bichir (Polypterus ornatipinnis)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"178\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"176\"\u003eOrnate Bichir (Polypterus ornatipinnis)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"362\"\u003eThe Ornate Bichir is an impressive species of the genus Polypterus from Central Africa. It is considered a primitive predatory fish with a distinct character and striking markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"385\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"383\"\u003eCare Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"819\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"427\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"427\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"398\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to approx. 60 cm when fully grown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"510\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"510\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"446\"\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Temperature 24–28 °C, pH 6.0–7.5; soft to medium water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"594\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"594\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"524\"\u003eFood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meaty – e.g., fish pieces, shrimp, frozen or live food\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"742\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"742\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"611\"\u003eBehavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottom-dweller, crepuscular and nocturnal; rather calm, but predatory behavior present – smaller fish are considered prey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"819\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"819\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"768\"\u003eDifficulty Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Only for experienced aquarists with a large aquarium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"848\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"846\"\u003eNotes on Husbandry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"941\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"941\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"888\"\u003eMinimum Tank Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 200–250 cm or more for adult specimens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003eSetup with sand substrate, many hiding places (roots, caves) and a well-secured lid (prone to jumping and escaping)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003eCaution with cohabitation: only with equally sized or larger robust fish; small fish will be eaten\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AquariumAquaristik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53562737688909,"sku":null,"price":38.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/5755\/7325\/files\/3286_a433199a4ddc2805e8b44f66cc6cf26f.jpg?v=1773958059","url":"https:\/\/aquaexotica.de\/en\/products\/schmuck-flosselhecht-polypterus-ornatipinnis","provider":"AquaExotica","version":"1.0","type":"link"}