Acclimating the bichirs now. I read that they are omnivores that need some fiber for roughage and also need a lot of calcium, which can be obtained through frozen fish pieces. I am wondering if baby mollies will also provide a goodly amount of calcium. I take it tadpoles don't release the toxins their adult counterparts do? Also, I read they can be prone to constipation, but the guy I just got them from has them on massivore. Is this an okay staple for polys? Any additional info is appreciated, I've read the stickies and am a total bichir noob. The two are going into a heavily planted tank with lots of cover. Total stock of the (75 gallon) tank is:
Two amblydoras nauticus
Two hoplosternum littorale
A breeding group of mollies
Some snails (not for long, I suspect!)
Mostly, it's water lettuce on almost 1/2 the tank's surface. I knock it back to 1/4 every water change and let it get to the middle before thinning it out. The powerhead DIY filter I made has the airline bubbler hooked up for aeration. Temp is about 80ºF. Any do's or don'ts or problems with this setup?