Active yet hurt bichir

[Gr8KarmaSF]

At my local store there is a very active yet slightly damaged bichir (fins are alittle nipped). I have seen him there for about 3 weeks now. I am considering buying it, but my question is, can I count on this bichir having the same level of activity in my tank?

There are two other oscars on the tank and another bichir, so i am wondering if maybe its just that he is always hungry or perhaps stressed or what??? I dont know to much about bichirs but have always wanted one.

Any info would be gr8.

 

[thefishofdoom]

i dont really know about mixing bichirs i have one but im gonna get another. but i think u need to keep them well fed to be peaceful i dont know so im sorry but i know other people who keep multy in there tanks so they would be best

 

[cuban jey]

if its a grey colored (senegal) bichir its gonna stay pretty active when you add to your tank and the fins will heal with time and regular water changes

 

[beblondie]

The fins should heal just fine and if it active there once its settled in at home the activity level should be about the same.What species do you know?Attached is a pic of an adult P.senegalus senegalus they reach10-12 inches any questions feel free to ask i know a lil about em -Anne

 

[Gr8KarmaSF]

Thanks Anne, I will post pics soon!

 

[vzgoth]

Anne is the resident bichir expert here.
She'll set you straight.

 

[Just1nK4ng]

i dont really know about mixing bichirs i have one but im gonna get another. but i think u need to keep them well fed to be peaceful i dont know so im sorry but i know other people who keep multy in there tanks so they would be best

i agree are you

 

[spryandspringy]

I always restrain myself from purchasing any injured fish; it so often leads to heartbreak.

 

[thefishofdoom]

i agree but the injury dosnt sound that bad

 

[Gr8KarmaSF]

Injury isnt that bad at all, nothing I havent seen a fish recover from. Besides, if I don't save it who will???