If you're interested in another, delhezis stay about the same size as sens. Both species should be ok in a 55 for a while
First poly
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Sweet Senegal! Looking forward to hearing updates about it and pictures
hehe. I laughed at the (not your last)...gateway poly.
How true, the common Sen really is the gateway Bichir
OP welcome to the club!
I agree it is an addiction. I think the big problem is that sengalus are sooooooooo great they draw you in and then you have to have atleast 1 of each.
You should also look at ropefish they are just as addictive
First bichir is very exciting, you will definitely enjoy growing him out.
I will caution you on your substrate though. they are notorious for ingesting substrate and can become impacted and unable to pass the substrate and will swell up and die.
I would guess your bichir won't be able to eat your substrate until larger, but it does look like it could be come a problem.
I will caution you on your substrate though. they are notorious for ingesting substrate and can become impacted and unable to pass the substrate and will swell up and die.
I would guess your bichir won't be able to eat your substrate until larger, but it does look like it could be come a problem.
That substrate is also very deep, not the best of ideas generally.
Good luck with your first little poly
Good luck with your first little poly
Congrats! He will grow, don't worry.
I think you'll be really happy with him. They are active little characters. Keep us updated on how he does.
I think you'll be really happy with him. They are active little characters. Keep us updated on how he does.
hehe. I laughed at the (not your last)...gateway poly.
Lol isn't that the truth!
Day 1 and he's readily accepting bloodworms. Thanks for all of the advice and feedback! I'll try and keep you updated.
What sort of substrate would be better suited for bichirs?
Sand or barebottom is commonly used. I generally don't like gravel for the maintenance and how it could create extra nitrate from the stuff trapped inside
I like black diamond sandblasting abrasive or pool filter sand for substrate, it's cheap and looks good
