should i get a pair of senegal bichirs for my 75 gallons?
i wanna know wats so cool about them that so many people have them? r they fun to keep?
i wanna know wats so cool about them that so many people have them? r they fun to keep?
senegal bichirs?
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I have one, and hes one of the more personable and intelligent fish Ive ever owned. Mines always very inquisitive watching everything I do to his tank. They're a neat 'oddball' fish for a tank because unlike many of the larger polys they're fairly active, and unlike most freshwater eels they don't usually hide. I'd recommend one obviously but would depend to whether you think they look neat, and whether or not you have any fish in you tank they could swallow. Also bear in mind bichirs and 'cleaning' fish like plecos don't mix well. ( I don't know what he'd be sharing the 75 with)
they are pretty easy to feed.. i guess the main reason why a lot of people keep bichirs is because they are a unique looking fish and non-fish keeping people will always be drawn to them when they first see your tank.
I agree. I just observed my 11" senegal eat a pleco (Death rolled the flesh from the head back) The pleco was after his slime coat and the sen was always docile but decided he had enough I guess and snapped at him...Cerbios;3937216; said:
They are a very fun fish. They grow rather quick and are very personable , intelligent and easy to keep. All my bichirs (including Endlicheri) hand feed and they are personable to the point where my main show tank in the house and largest tank currently is a bichir only tank
However what I enjoy may be different than you. I suggest watching youtube video's and doing your research (Especially the stickies in the polyterus area) to make sure they are the right fish for you.
How big was the pleco? I've only seen large gar or cats put up much of a fight and even eat the big common plecos. Thats insane that your senegal did.tcarswell;3937267; said:I agree. I just observed my 11" senegal eat a pleco (Death rolled the flesh from the head back) The pleco was after his slime coat and the sen was always docile but decided he had enough I guess and snapped at him...
They are a very fun fish. They grow rather quick and are very personable , intelligent and easy to keep. All my bichirs (including Endlicheri) hand feed and they are personable to the point where my main show tank in the house and largest tank currently is a bichir only tank
However what I enjoy may be different than you. I suggest watching youtube video's and doing your research (Especially the stickies in the polyterus area) to make sure they are the right fish for you.
I want an Endli so bad but they are 35 at my LFS... And only 2-3" long. How fast does the Endli Grow. They aure do have a neat pattern to them. They also only have 1 so i dont have a selection...
They are awesome fish to keep. Intelligent and curious, and can be very personable. My four sens come up and stare at me if they notice me watching the tank.
Plus, just look at them:
Plus, just look at them:
Would if be ok to get 1 of each spiecies in a 225? Albino Sen Del End... i dono how many more there are... those are my favs right now though. I want to get some Clown knifes and the Aro to top of the sweet setup i have in my head!