Bichir + 75 gallons+ tankmates

[Cichlidgirl91]

I think I might get 2 senegal bichirs and MAYBE some Ropefish. What else could I have with them? I'm interested in Knife fish, but not sure which one... Any suggestions?

 

[benzjamin13]

You can keep with the African theme and get an African Brown Knife (Xenomystus Nigri)

 

[barrakooda]

ornate polypterus would be an interesting alternative to the senegal but ornates do cost more...check it out on the internet!

 

[Cichlidgirl91]

I never thought of an African set-up
That would be really cool! And somewhat limit my options, which, in this case, is a good thing

 

[benzjamin13]

I never thought of an African set-up
That would be really cool! And somewhat limit my options, which, in this case, is a good thing

I used to have 6 Congo Tetras, 2 Senegals, a Leopard Bush Fish, and an African Brown Knife. It was definitely a good set up.

 

[Druu]

In my opinion, black ghost knife look better.

 

[bichirsruletheworld]

Definitely get a senegal or two. Although they aren't the best looking necessarily, they are the most active and fun to watch imo.

 

[ceeej31]

In my opinion, black ghost knife look better.

i agree with that but bgk are from south america and Cichlidgirl91 is going for an african setup
anyway i would add some butterflyfish for the top section of the tank

 

[David R]

ornate polypterus would be an interesting alternative to the senegal but ornates do cost more...check it out on the internet!

They will also get too big for a 75g.

I'd stick with the african theme, african knife, ctenopoma, pantadon butterfly.

 

[beblondie]

Ctenopoma .acutirostre-Ctenopoma acutirostre
Ctenopoma oxyrhynchus-Ctenopoma oxyrhynchus
Ctenopoma kingsleyae-Ctenopoma kingsleyae
African butterfly-Pantondon bucholzi
African Knifefish-Xenomystus nigri
Congo tetra-Phenacogrammus interruptus