I have a 125 gallon with one bichir which I believe is a senegal that I bought from petsmart. I just love him! He's so much fun to watch. He shares the tank with some CA/SA cichlids. Check my signature for stocking. I am aware that my tank will be bordering crowdedness in the months to come and I am prepared to adjust that, but before it's all said and done I would like to add one or two more bichirs to it if possible. I would prefer species that stay around 12-14" if possible. I am a big newb when it comes to bichirs. If anyone can recommend a couple not so huge bichir that would be a good addition and include a pic of each to have a visual I would appreciate it! Thanks in advance!
Looking to add 1 or 2 more, but what?
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If you got one from Petsmart its most likely a Sen.
Apart from which bichir to get its up to you!
BUT at one point your Cichlids will become a snack for you bichirs, I had a German Ram in my 60G for at least one day until they're tank was up and running and I'll be damned he got eaten...
EDIT: Also I see in your Sig that you have a Pleco with your bichir which generally isn't a good idea since Plecos suck the slime coat off your bichir.
Apart from which bichir to get its up to you!
BUT at one point your Cichlids will become a snack for you bichirs, I had a German Ram in my 60G for at least one day until they're tank was up and running and I'll be damned he got eaten...
EDIT: Also I see in your Sig that you have a Pleco with your bichir which generally isn't a good idea since Plecos suck the slime coat off your bichir.
Why not get a delhezi? I'm in love with mine I don't know if it's just him but he has quite the personality. Good luck!
I don't know if it's just him but he has quite the personality. Good luck!JustinDavis;5104310; said:
all of the cichlids he has grow large fast, lot different having a midas than a german ram.. lol
I have trouble feeding my Ornate because of how greedy my cichlids are.
I have to feed him with Tongs.
Big CA Cichlids and Ploys are not a good mix!
I have to feed him with Tongs.
Big CA Cichlids and Ploys are not a good mix!
jayclarke;5104604; said:
^ gotta agree with this, i got rid of most of my cichlids for this purpose, only reason i have my turquoise sev still is he doesn't eat silversides
JustinDavis;5104310; said:
Like already said, out of the cichlids I keep the smallest is around 6"-8" full grown. It'll be awhile before the bichir could eat them. Far as feeding my sen, it's not an issue. I currently feed him shrimp pellets and massivore. There is usually plenty of food for him. Since I am a newb as already stated, what other foods should I feed my senegal?
I would remove the Texas, GT and the plecos before considering adding more bichirs. Those have been known to bully/suck on bichirs