bichir pair question

[tyl089]

hi guys, I was wondering are bichirs better off by themselves, or should they
be paired up?

I have a senegal in a 40 by himself, and raised him when he was only three inches. My wife says I should get him a mate but I'm not sure.

Thanks for any info.

 

[tyl089]

Nothing from you guys?

 

[carolines100]

Yes get him a friend they love they own kind i have 4

 

[killerfish]

there fine on there own but don't mind company if you have the space which it sounds like you do then get more of them

 

[cenecker]

It doesn't really make a difference they are fine alone or in groups but I don't know how YOU can live with just one so i'd say get more

 

[moonchild1970]

Yeah how can you resist? They are like potato chips... you can't have just one!!

 

[beblondie]

I'm going with the idea you have a senegal.adding another should be no big issue its really up to you.Personaly a cpl of senegals in a well decorated tank would be great with a cpl of African butterfly fish or Ctenopomas-Anne

 

[Weylin]

I'm going with the idea you have a senegal.adding another should be no big issue its really up to you.Personaly a cpl of senegals in a well decorated tank would be great with a cpl of African butterfly fish or Ctenopomas-Anne

I agree.. and an african knife too....

 

[tyl089]

Thanks for all the info guys, really helpful. I'm right now upgrading tanks and equip. for the tank, so I probably will add another senegal.

 

[rba718]

I'd have a slight bit of caution because they can be territorial towards other Bichirs. Make sure you have some good cover if you don't already.