Tank size for Ornate or Palmas Bichirs?

[hujetadiscus]

Need info on these two polypterus species please. I know that they are all over google but how large will they actually be in a tank?

 

[JamesF]

The ornate should hit at least 20" up to 24". 125 would be the minimum I would recommend for them. Larger, especially wider, would be preferable.

 

[hujetadiscus]

The ornate should hit at least 20" up to 24". 125 would be the minimum I would recommend for them. Larger, especially wider, would be preferable.

Alright then.. maybe a little too big. Thanks for the info what would you say a 6X2X2??

 

[JamesF]

That would be a very good sized tank for an ornate.

 

[hujetadiscus]

What about a palmas? Got anything on them?

 

[Spiritofthesoul]

palmas max out at smaller size, between 14" to 17" depending on the sub.species

 

[hujetadiscus]

Ok so a 75 should do?

 

[Spiritofthesoul]

That would be sufficient for housing them.
What other fishes you have in there?

 

[hujetadiscus]

ok that's perfect! Will a spotted pike characin make a good tank mate?