Help ID polypterus

[yngggru]

I need help identifying my new bichir. I bought it with an endlicheri. They're both about 2" long. It has two marks near its tail, ihas an upper bite, and is covered with grey spots on the dorsal side. Help! Thanks.


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[aznjonathanchu@yahoo.com]

That's definitely a delhezi, poor markings but still this one looks pretty unique only the tail has it... Anyone else here agree?


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[kevinfleming21]

Looks kinda like it, but the top pic is too blurry for me to ID 100%

 

[Owens]

That's definitely a delhezi, poor markings but still this one looks pretty unique only the tail has it... Anyone else here agree?


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I would say most likely.

The fact that it is 2" and the tail markings would leave me to believe it is cb delhezi with poor markings.

Nice fish nonetheless. Delhezi have great personality.

 

[yngggru]

Thanks for the replies! Heres a better pic of him. Sucks that he has poor markings. Probably why I got him for 2$


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[dpete88]

Definitely a captive bred del. They tend to have less markings like yours but are still a cool fish. Nice pickup for $2

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[yngggru]

He is a great fish and is very active tho! Hes now about 3" and is longer than my endli. You guys know how long I could keep them together?


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[yngggru]

How about my endli? Do bichirs lose their markings as they get bigger? I really like how he looks now. Heres a pic of him


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[dpete88]

No they don't lose their markings. You should be able to keep both bichirs together indefinitely. The endli will get bigger but won't rpose any threat to your del.

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