size and stocking issues

[nishant_datta]

hi guys,

1. can u keep smaller bichirs (in size) with larger ones (of same and/or different kind) ????

I need to know causing I'm thinking of adding some senegals (of same and smaller sizes) in with my 11" ornate.



thanks.

 

[ettfettbranamn]

wouldn't risk it, especially the ornate can be cranky and has a huge appetite..

 

[nishant_datta]

wouldn't risk it, especially the ornate can be cranky and has a huge appetite..

thanks. would a big tank do the trick ??

 

[machine]

how big r the sens

 

[nishant_datta]

well, one of the sens would be about the same size i.e. 11". The others are smaller, 7-8".

 

[big_tank_boy]

well before my ornate found a way out of my tank he was about 10" and he was in with a small 3 inch palmas polli.... never ate it but they use to best buddies. it is kinda funny the biggest in the tank and the smallest.

 

[nishant_datta]

yes, thats exactly what I've noticed. Polys of different sizes kept in groups and enjoying it. i think i may go for it.

 

[willie_peeps]

Look at the biggest polys mouth and double it and imagine all that would fit.

 

[ilovearowanas]

nice looking bichir!

 

[ocellatus]

At their current size I doubt there will be any issues. I have a fair mix and there has been infrequent aggression, in fact they seem to enjoy hanging to together.

My Lap gives the ornate a bite once in a while, but does not pursue of harass it, and the ornate pretty much ignores everything smaller. In fact there is a 5" dojo loach in with them (supposed to be a snack) that was added at 2" and now thinks its a bichir.

The ornate will eventually double the size of the senegal, so I would expect it will be at the adult sizes that you may run into issues. A large tank may mitigate the risk though.

That said, I plan to keep my 2 senegals with the big boys.....

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