I want to setup a bichir/polypterus tank =]

[blacksnow]

I've been watching vids of these on youtube, and I've fallen in love =O

One of my LFS is closing and I picked up a albino polypterus. He is being housed temporarily in my dads tank till I move into my new place.

Anyways I'm moving in 2 weeks. I just ordered a 120 setup (48"x24"x24").

I already have the black sand, and a ton of driftwood for the tank. I want to go for a natural look. I'm looking for some suitable tankmates.

Any help doing so would be greatly appreciated.

THe only thoughts I've had is a school of congo tetras, and some leopard ctenopoma.

THanks!

 

[LittleMonsterFun]

A florida gar could last in there for quite some time and is great with polys. (Im doing that with my new 120)

Also Datnoids, Arowanas (will get too big for a 120 tho), the leopard ctenopoma should work, but the congo tetras will get killed or eaten depending on the bichir species.

I plan on putting my Florida Gar, and a bunch of polys in my 120. Specifically upper jaw species: some senegalus, some albino, some delhezi, and maybe an ornate.

 

[wolfsburgfanatic]

first of all congrats on the pick-up! I started off with an albino senegal as well. You won't regret your decision to start a bichir tank. Here's a link to beblondie's list of compatable tankmates to get you started...

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showpost.php?p=814159&postcount=25

if you stick with the smaller upper jaw species congo tetras, african butterfly fish, ctenpomas (sic?), and some of the smaller synodontis species will make great tankmates and create a nice west african river tank. You've got a lot of options with a 120g! Also be sure to check out this thread showing pictures of bichirs' natural habitats...

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=241511

If you have specific questions feel free to ask

 

[uting]

Arowanas (will get too big for a 120 tho)

120 is not to big for an Arowana!!!! it is just the Ideal size for one.