So my LFS has a tank full of endlicheri

[sp33dstix]

Anyone else keep these guys before? Right now I have a sengalus in a 20gal growout. How big do these guys get? What sized tank would I need? I know that they get larger then the sens, but do they get as big or bigger then ornates?
They are not for sale yet as they just came in. How much would I expect to pay, I live in Canada. These guys look awesome!
Can't wait =D

 

[dbcb314]

Lots of people have endli's

they get big. usually to the 20-24 range

Ornates do get simliar sized (16-20 it seems on here), but they are upper jaw bichirs while the endli is lower jawed.

What size tank? they are not very active, but at full growth a 24inch width tank would be the absolute minimum IMO. So you are talking a 150 or 180 gallon tank when fully grown.

The endli will probably outgrow the sen, and could very possibly eat him when it does. They get bigger, have bigger mouths, stronger jaws, and get THICK

do a search if I were you to get a sense of their size

 

[David R]

Read the Polypterus Primer.....

 

[spwd]

Im buying two at the weekend £20 each at about 4.5" go for it and we can compare!



cheers steve

 

[XxPrudencexX]

Yup they get big mine went from 3"-9" in 3-5 months and it seems to grow faster now its getting thicker.