what is a good beginner bichirs?

[fishmadness]

i wannt to setup a bichir tank... which bichir are for beginner?

thanks

-tank

 

[Kenta]

senegals always seem to be the first bichir people get (and the most common species around). Very active for a bichir and not that bad looking
They are all basically the same to care for, some have differing tank size requirements due o their adult size.

 

[piranha45]

senegal is really active and common, many/most of the other species are alot less common to find and a LOT less active

 

[Fruitbat]

I definitely agree that Polypterus senegalus is an excellent 'starter' bichir and it is certainly the most commonly available. Polypterus palmas polli would also be an outstanding choice. It is as active as P. senegalus, grows to about the same size, and has the added advantage of having a nice pattern.

-Joe

 

[fishmadness]

thanks guy for the fast reply... i will check into Polypterus senegalus definally....

 

[Freshy]

senegal bichir would be a great choice for beginner...

damn active.. u won't get bored watching it dashing ard in ur tank..

 

[guppy]

Never owned one but ropefish are easy.

 

[Cyclop3000]

I always thought that polypterus were all the same to care for...

 

[beblondie]

Pretty much the care for one is the care for all.It's just some species tend to be moe active than others .So you might as well star off with something more active-Anne

 

[slavezer0]

i agree! senegalus!

main reason: very cheap!


by the way guyz,
any infos on bichirs tank set-up?