so given that each bichir is unique and i only have my one lap, mine is pretty active. she's sometimes shy but during feedings she is AWESOME. she usually just inhales food, incuding feeders and 6" earthworms. only time recently she actually had to "chew" something was when i accidently dropped a full shrimp
into the tank. (she's about 12" currently)
my del is actually the shy one, and of course my to pollis are always out.
I personally like their subdued pattern, and love the green coloration and horizontal lines. the top of her head has a beautiful pattern as well. to me the fact that you really have to know them to appreciate their beauty. her fins also i compare to a bettas, very long and flowing, especially her pectorals and tail fin. i could go on and on.
i really want to get a koliba variant but that will have to wait until i get my 150 back up.
here's a pic
names Starla(after movie slither cause "b----'s hard core."
the dorsal spine that isn't up is actually a broken one from when the lfs was catching her. they put her in one of those plastic containers and she jumped out. i caught her but she slipped out of my hands and proceeded to take off under the tanks, quick little sucker too
anyways somewhere it got broke and healed that way but i think it gives her character.
anyways, i'll stop but give laps a chance
