A good example on the growth rate of Polypterus congicus:
Polypterus congicus is recognized as the largest known Polypterus species. The largest wild-caught specimens have been found at 42 inches in length.
Their massive size also reflects on their growth rate. These fish are extremely fast...
Hi guys, I need some help with the ID of this bichir. Listed for sale as congicus, would appreciate any advice on the identification, thanks in advance.
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Looking for an ID for this poly of mine. I have my thoughts but am more interested in everyone else's take. I got it from an LFS at 3" about a years ago. Sold as an endli. Its about 12-13" now.
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Hopefully I can chronicle my poly and enjoy sharing with you. Been back in the hobby for almost a year now and have went through many buy and sell and am settling in on a pretty permanent long term set up with a few more pieces to add over the next few months or hopefully by end of the year...
I am thinking of building my dad a tank between 300g-500g for his next birthday.
I want to add 1 or 2 bichirs though debating on the species I hear they grow about a ft less in captivity though I am worried about how wide I could build the tank/length, as wide as I could build would have to be...