My albino senegal bichir has two anal fins, is this normal?

[Elgorio]

So basically, I am quite new to raising albino bichirs. I was trying to identify my bichir's sex, and then I realize, that one of my two bichirs has two anal fins. Is this a normal thing?

 

[tlindsey]

So basically, I am quite new to raising albino bichirs. I was trying to identify my bichir's sex, and then I realize, that one of my two bichirs has two anal fins. Is this a normal thing?View attachment 1453666

It's not normal but born that way. The Albino and Senegalus are bred at fish farms and possibly they were inbreeding. Meaning after too many generations the fry will either start to be deformed or even change colors. It looks very unique I personally would keep it but wouldn't want to breed .

 

[Elgorio]

Thank you

 

[tlindsey]

It's not normal but born that way. The Albino and Senegalus are bred at fish farms and possibly they were inbreeding. Meaning after too many generations the fry will either start to be deformed or even change colors. It looks very unique I personally would keep it but wouldn't want to breed .

Welcome aboard! Just noticed you joined today. ?

 

[Hendre]

Weird little deformity, I am shocked that they are so inbred already due to the relatively long maturation time of females (3-5 years).

 

[beau1990]

That's neat as hell keep us updated on this guy