What is a great Polypterus?

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marvinbaker;674153; said:
for that size tank you gotta go the delhezi! here's mine

not to derail this thread.. but did you breed the delhezi? because you stated they are F1's. I got 4 delhezi and 4 ornate... in a 180. now delhezi grows out to be 14" and ornate at 24". the size i mentioned is hard to attain, usually fish growth depends on several factors, but one main point is the space you provide also influence how big they can grow, but be cautious, some of them still goes big even if the space is small.:D
 
WolfFish o1;674216; said:
would and ornate be able to be housed with a delhezi in a 55gal. i am not set on what kind to get please keep postin pics!

man marv that delhezi is awsome

not for its life they grow 18-24 inches-Anne
 
Most polypterids aren't all that colorful
 
WolfFish o1;673635; said:
What is a great Polypterus for a 55gal? I want one that looks great awsome colors! That get kind of big! I need information thanks! Pics are extremely welcomed!

Can they be kept with others of their own species or any other fish?

I really like my Gold Dust Poly.
 
WolfFish o1;676216; said:
would a Polypterus palmas buettikoferi be able to be housed in a 55 and with a delhezi?

if so that'd rock!:nilly: :nilly: :nilly:

or am i crazy:screwy:

I kept a Delhezi and Buettikoferi in a 50 Breeder (18" wide), they got along great but I think the Buettikoferi can get up to 18". Both of mine were under a foot.
 
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