Hello MFK Poly people!
I'm new here, a recent convert from large coldwater community (Ranchu and Oranda Goldfish).
I've purchased 2 Bichir and have them in a species only 80 gallon planted tank, extended setup info in profile. As you can imagine I'm full of questions despite my research, and would appreciate some clarification.
To the best of my knowledge they are Polypterus palmas palmas (albino) and Polypterus delhezi (reg.), but the LFS I got them from wasn't sure as the tank was mixed juveniles. Below are some photos of the albino palmas, then I'll post the delhezi and a few setup photos. If someone could verify the species ID that would be great. Having a good idea of species and grow rate will hopefully let me know if I'm on track in the next couple months.
They measure approximately 3" for palmas and 4" for delhezi, and I've been told they're almost 9 months old.
I'm feeding med omega one cichlid pellet and bloodworms. How much do I feed? (four pellets a day has had two left over each day so I've cut back to 1 at dawn and 1 at dusk) Is their diet suitable? I have seen both polys eat pellet.
I worry the flow on my filters is too much and both can be adjusted. They're currently on their highest setting for max filtration but I doubt these guys need the 850gph that's going on the 80gal right now. About what should it be? Both fish appear active and alert despite the current flow.
Nice to meet you all and thanks in advance for the help!
I'm new here, a recent convert from large coldwater community (Ranchu and Oranda Goldfish).
I've purchased 2 Bichir and have them in a species only 80 gallon planted tank, extended setup info in profile. As you can imagine I'm full of questions despite my research, and would appreciate some clarification.
To the best of my knowledge they are Polypterus palmas palmas (albino) and Polypterus delhezi (reg.), but the LFS I got them from wasn't sure as the tank was mixed juveniles. Below are some photos of the albino palmas, then I'll post the delhezi and a few setup photos. If someone could verify the species ID that would be great. Having a good idea of species and grow rate will hopefully let me know if I'm on track in the next couple months.
They measure approximately 3" for palmas and 4" for delhezi, and I've been told they're almost 9 months old.
I'm feeding med omega one cichlid pellet and bloodworms. How much do I feed? (four pellets a day has had two left over each day so I've cut back to 1 at dawn and 1 at dusk) Is their diet suitable? I have seen both polys eat pellet.
I worry the flow on my filters is too much and both can be adjusted. They're currently on their highest setting for max filtration but I doubt these guys need the 850gph that's going on the 80gal right now. About what should it be? Both fish appear active and alert despite the current flow.
Nice to meet you all and thanks in advance for the help!
