bichirs?

[TexOscar1]

Picking up a new tank, has 2 bichirs that come with it along with some other fish. Trying to read up as much as I can as these will be the first ones I have kept. Any advice or experiences yall could share?

 

[kno4te]

Depends on what type ur getting. No specific water requirements.m but needs to be clean. Lower jaw species need a bigger tank compared to the upper jaw with he exception of weeksii and ornates. Will eat a variety of meaty foods. How big is the tank and what kind of bichirs are u getting? What are the tankmates?

 

[kno4te]

Oh....keep the tank completely sealed as they try to commit suicide once in a while.

 

[TexOscar1]

I believe one is an ornate, not sure on other. It's a 110-125, 6 foot long tank but not sure on rest.
Has a pair of synspilums, and a feathered cat. I will probably be selling the tank but I have a 125g and a 75g empty at the house now so I could move the bichirs to their own tank if necessary.

 

[kno4te]

Yea may need 2 foot wide clearance for ornates and hopefully there isn't more than 1. If cb then will stay smaller than 2 feet. Might be able to get away with a 125g tank.

 

[TexOscar1]

Oh ok
Thanks for the info, I will be checking this part of the forum out more now!
Once I know what they are I will start reading up more on those particular ones.

 

[Vancouver_98683]

Most important is to not fill up the water up too high. 1" of air space minimum.

Just a note. Believe it or not. There are some lfs employees not realizing that their air breathers.

 

[jaws7777]

Congrats on the new tank and poly's im trying to learn the ropes too. Post some pics when you get them