Who hv bichir here ? Can i know what r your bichir(s)'s tank mates ? And can i hv 2bichir in a 2footer ?

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Hi Sasquatch

I have bichirs and I got them real small when they were 3.5 inches. 2 of them are polypterus senegalus and one real small one when she was 2 inch, but can't identify her species exactly.

In your 2 ft tank, it's ok when they're small but remember they need space. Unless u can house them in a larger tank later as they grow, otherwise, get some smaller fish suited to your 2'.

Oo,thanx 4advice.. now js thinking of trying out the fish,get some experience,dunno i can provide good condition for them to grow big or not.. but if they do,i'll hv a 4footer stand by..

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lately, my bichir down seem to eat, but it still active.its a senegalus, 8 inch. before this my ornate die, no apparent deaseas..but before this it down want to eat, help me...

What do u feeds to your bichir ?? I feed mine with some feeding worm(not sure wat worm is it,it's light brown in colour while its flesh is white colour),my ornate bichir which is smaller than yours can eat 2worm per meal.. Here is an article from wet web media.

Feeding/Foods/Nutrition: Types, Frequency, Amount, Wastes
All sorts of meaty foods, live and prepared are accepted by healthy individuals. Shrimp, worms (true and insect larvae like mealworms), crustaceans of all sorts, cut meat (beef heart, horse), frogs, newts, cut and small fishes and more are accepted. Be leery of offering monotonous diets as these fishes can get overly accustomed to nutrient-insufficient foodstuffs.
A feeding stick to direct items near the polypterids, or sinking foods that won't be consumed by everyone else will assure your polypterid is getting his/her grub.
Should yours go on a hunger strike, try a sizeable water change (25%) and offer a live earthworm, mealworm or such on a daily basis. I have yet to see a Bichir starve when offered these.

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