delhezi

[dovii88]

i was wondering how big do the delhezi get..and can they be kept with other bichirs...and any pics of these guyss..

 

[BICHIR MAD]

hope this helps
http://www.polypterus.info/p_delhezi.htm

 

[vanimate]

They can be kept with other bichers as long as they are big enough not to swallow.

 

[beblondie]

14-16 inches,And yes they can be kept with a number of other polypterid species
P. palmas palmas ('palmas' bichir)- 13"
(subspecies)P. palmas polli ('marbled bichir)- 14"
(subspecies) P. palmas buettikoferi ('buettikoferi' bichir)- 13"
P. delhezi ('armoured' or 'delhez's' bichir)- 14"
P. senegalus senegalus ('Senegal' or 'Cuiver's' bichir)- 12"
(possible subspecies)P. senegalus meridionalis- 12"+
There is, Also the possibility of a third member of the Polypterus senegalus
group that is found in the Nile River
P. retropinnis ('retropinnis' bichir)- 14"
P.mokelembembe
P. weeksi ('week's' bichir)- 20"
P.teugelsi (found only in the Cross river)-16.75''
E. calabaricus ('Ropefish')- 15"-30" (Closer to 15''-20'' in captivity)

 

[Burbotman]

Mine went from 6 to 11 inches in just over 10 months, growth really slowed until he stopped at just under 13".

Very cool fish, lots of personality.

 

[Burbotman]

14-16 inches,And yes they can be kept with a number of other polypterid species
P. palmas palmas ('palmas' bichir)- 13"
(subspecies)P. palmas polli ('marbled bichir)- 14"
(subspecies) P. palmas buettikoferi ('buettikoferi' bichir)- 13"
P. delhezi ('armoured' or 'delhez's' bichir)- 14"
P. senegalus senegalus ('Senegal' or 'Cuiver's' bichir)- 12"
(possible subspecies)P. senegalus meridionalis- 12"+
There is, Also the possibility of a third member of the Polypterus senegalus
group that is found in the Nile River
P. retropinnis ('retropinnis' bichir)- 14"
P.mokelembembe
P. weeksi ('week's' bichir)- 20"
P.teugelsi (found only in the Cross river)-16.75''
E. calabaricus ('Ropefish')- 15"-30" (Closer to 15''-20'' in captivity)

Great info Anne, what do you have on record for an ornate???? I have heard 20inches.

 

[dovii88]

guys thnx for ur help but he came in and he was small only around two inches ...he did not though looked like fungus or something so i will have to wait till next week...

 

[rasdbo]

definite pick up and 20+ on ornates, but delhzi's are great looking and excellent hunters how much for that one mine was $40 at 4-5" here it is



need to get an updated pic now it's about 6-7" and getting PHAT, love the way it hunts.

 

[beblondie]

P.ornatipinnis 24''-27''-Anne