Poly's for a 75g?

[teqvet]

Are there any Poly's that would work for a 75g? My daughter came up on bichirs and was wanting to get one.. but I don't know anything about them.. I've seen they can vary in size greatly depending on type.

 

[Dr.B]

Any upper jaws except weeksii, teugelsi, and ornate. Also try and stay away from lower jaws as all of them reach large sizes.

 

[teqvet]

and how many would be comfortable?

 

[Rachel.Cody]

Senegals stay smaller (around 10"), I think a Delhezi would be fine in a 75.


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[predatorkeeper87]

I'd stick with senegals.

 

[lardieleftover]

Prolly keep 3-4 not big upperjaws in a 75, assuming lots of hiding places

 

[Dr.B]

I'd say 6-8 would be about as high as you would want to go provided you have adequate filtration, but would recommend 4-6.

 

[the lion who ate the sun]

What dimensions? If standard, I would say no more than 5. They can be messy.

That said, delhezi are a great option. If you plan on getting a larger tank then just get whatever suits you. They are all beautiful! A 75 will be suitable for small specimens of any kind, and it will be a while before most species (if purchased young) will outgrow it. Plan on an upgrade in my opinion--big tanks are more interesting to watch, allow for more interesting scapes, and, of course--hold the biggest and most awe inspiring polypterids.

 

[benzjamin13]

Sens, Delz, and Polli would be fine. That's my current stock in my 75g. A Ropefish would be good as well. Make sure you cover all gaps on your top.

 

[teqvet]

Where would be ideal places to shop for them if I wanted by more than one at once, of different types?