its rubber-like snout is ideal for foraging algae and organic matter
• Heavily stocked pond with plants and larger fish or greater than average sun exposure : 3700L
Tank Size: 150 litres or more
native to the fast-flowing rivers of the Orinoco and Ventuari in Colombia and Venezuela
Suitable for larger peaceful fish such as bichirs
Ornate Bichir (Polypterus Ornatipinnis) Loach its rubber-like snout is idealMeet the Ornate Bichir (Polypterus ornatipinnis), a prehistoric gem for your aquarium! Size: Up to 60 cm long Appearance: Serpentine body with stunning black, gold, and cream mosaic patterns Tank Needs: Minimum 500L, 24 28C, pH 6. 5 7. 5 Diet: Nocturnal predator; loves shrimp, worms Care: Hardy, grows 5 10 cm year, lives over 10 years Ideal Setup: Large tank, dim lighting, hiding spots, robust tankmates A low maintenance, exotic showpiece that brings