need help with a difficult decision

  • We are currently upgrading MFK. thanks! -neo

which one would you get?

  • ornate

    Votes: 20 64.5%
  • congicus

    Votes: 11 35.5%

  • Total voters
    31
  • Poll closed .

rook45

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which bichir would you get ornate or congicus?
 
I personally much prefer the colors and patterns of an ornate (or a delhezi) over any of the others. Just my preference.

Decide what colors you like.
 
i like the colors of the ornate as well, but it's not popularity contest. buy what you like.
 
Oddball;811675; said:
Which do you have room for; A 24" ornate or a 36+" congicus?

i know this sounds ignorant.... i don't have room for the congicus but the fish is like 6" i figure i'll have a couple of years to upgrade if not i could always just grow it out and sell
 
Years? P.Congicus are not only one of the largest bichers, but the fastest growing. You'll have a 16"+ monster on your hands within a year. However, for the thread's sake, I'd choose the Congicus. They are awesome.
 
my congicus grew 10" in 3 months. that tells you all you need to know about the congicus. if you have room for a monster which you clearly don't then get the ornate. question is do you have room for an ornate? a 6" ornate will get to 14" in the space of a year max.

my suggestion: get a bigger tank and get both!!!!
 
marvinbaker;811955; said:
my congicus grew 10" in 3 months. that tells you all you need to know about the congicus. if you have room for a monster which you clearly don't then get the ornate. question is do you have room for an ornate? a 6" ornate will get to 14" in the space of a year max.

my suggestion: get a bigger tank and get both!!!!

i have room for the ornate. that's the one i was leaning toward getting the lfs has it for $80 and the congicus is only $35. i'll probably get the ornate and in about another year i'll upgrade and get the congicus. i made the mistake of breaking down and buying a senegal and now i think i'm HOOKED :hypnotize :duh:
 
rook45;811974; said:
i have room for the ornate. that's the one i was leaning toward getting the lfs has it for $80 and the congicus is only $35. i'll probably get the ornate and in about another year i'll upgrade and get the congicus. i made the mistake of breaking down and buying a senegal and now i think i'm HOOKED :hypnotize :duh:

congicus for $35? are you sure it's labeled right? i would get that instead if it was really congicus.
 
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