Poly-Polypterus, housing multiples

[Bpweitzm]

Hey Hey,
I was wondering what species seem to do best when mixed together. I currently have a near 9 in Ornate that I would love to give some poly company. I was thinking Delhezi?

What is everyone else's thoughts and/or experience?

Thanks!

 

[Stump]

Same size polys = usually a safe bet.


You need to be more strict with smaller polypterus. I'd say if they are 6" or under, allow no more than 1"-2" in size difference - less being the best.


Most polys will do good together if they are not small enough to be eaten.

 

[flamenco-t]

It all depends on your polys and feeding, at one point I had 38 polys in 240 gallon.

Ranging from a few 19-20" endlies, 19" teugelsi, all the way to 6-7" delhezies and palmas species.

Give them plenty of spaces and hiding spot. Again, it all depends on the poly itself and how they behave against smaller species.

stan

 

[uting]

any thing will be good as long a you are lucky. my 15'' endli did not mind my 5'' Delhezi but when I moved it to my my small bichir tank my 7'' endli ate it.

 

[SFury]

Similar sized polys are generally fine to keep together.

I would not risk a delhezi with an ornate longterm though. I think my ornate might eat her former delhezi tankmate just because she could. When I had them toegether she was no more than 3" longer than my smaller polys.

I used to give my fish feeders, and the princess ate a 9" chub when she was only 13" long. I would never consider it safe to keep smaller polys with her ever again.