Bichir in 10 gallon

[Ang]

Dont freak out, he'll go into a 125 gallon.

But if i get him small, around 3-4" he may be too small for my cichlid tank and could be mistaken for a worm. I would buy a larger one from the start, but there are none. The only ones being sold are still very small.

Could i keep a bichir in a 10 gallon untill he's about 6" or at least big enough not to get sucked up by an Oscar or JD? (which i'm assuming would be around 6")

 

[Mudfrog]

Yes you can, many people (including myself) kept bichirs in a 10 gallon untill around 7".

 

[Ang]

Cool, what exactly IS their growth rate anyway?

 

[beblondie]

Its what I do keeping them in a smaller tank to grow allows them to eat without compitetion
so I can monitor food intake,growth and any health issues.
Growth rate can vary but generaly an inch to an inch and a half is not uncommon thill 7-8 inches then it slows-Anne