First hi, new to the community here. And well I just got the little guy two days ago from Petsmart after moving Koi and goldfish to a pond awhile ago and done a bit of research after wanting one of these guys for over a year but curious if small gravel for his tank is fine or if I have to change it to something else. Thanks!
New Senegal Bichir Owner
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Hi, and welcome to MFK!
I find sand much easier to maintain. I'm a new sen owner too but they are fairly messy when smaller so unless you like vacuuming gravel sand would likely be easier.
some pics would be cool
I find sand much easier to maintain. I'm a new sen owner too but they are fairly messy when smaller so unless you like vacuuming gravel sand would likely be easier.
some pics would be cool
Congrats on the new senegal They are active and very personable!
IMO sand is a good choice as Polypterus will sometimes ingest small pieces of gravel and have difficulty passing it. If they become impacted it can lead to serious health issues. Some specimens also like to bury themselves in the substrate and seem to appreciate the smaller grain size of sand.
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They are active and very personable! IMO sand is a good choice as Polypterus will sometimes ingest small pieces of gravel and have difficulty passing it. If they become impacted it can lead to serious health issues. Some specimens also like to bury themselves in the substrate and seem to appreciate the smaller grain size of sand.
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Thanks, will definitely try to post some when I get home.Hi, and welcome to MFK!
I find sand much easier to maintain. I'm a new sen owner too but they are fairly messy when smaller so unless you like vacuuming gravel sand would likely be easier.
some pics would be cool
Alright, will probably make the transition to sand over next week or so then.Congrats on the new senegal
IMO sand is a good choice as Polypterus will sometimes ingest small pieces of gravel and have difficulty passing it. If they become impacted it can lead to serious health issues. Some specimens also like to bury themselves in the substrate and seem to appreciate the smaller grain size of sand.
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Welcome to the poly forum.
Like mentioned about sand is the best substrate for any poly.
Like mentioned about sand is the best substrate for any poly.
You might get pool sand or black diamond sand blasting abrasive they are both under $15 for a 50lb bag here is what both look like next to each other with an ornate bichir in the middle
also careful bichirs are like potato chips you can't stop at 1
Yeah I feel the urge to buy a buddy already. Also mine is too ninja like, he hides most of the day and I leave little meals throughout the day and I can never catch him when he eats.
Welcome to the group. Adding a few more should help with the hiding