what poly am i???

[small_fry]

Hi All,

went to the LFS today and bought 2 polys. not sure what species they are as they were just labeled poly. i am thinking they are the senegal kind. any info on them would be much appreciated....

 

[Cohazard]

You are correct, those are senegalus

 

[beblondie]

P.senegalus.the care for one is the same for all Polypterids read thru this it should help you out some.

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=65770

 

[small_fry]

thanks very much guys!!! and gals....

any idea on how to sex them?

 

[beblondie]

here ya go

 

[Stump]

^ Yeah, polypterids are very easy to sex - even I can do it.

You'll be able to tell the difference if you have a male and female next to each other. The males anal fin usually looks a bit swollen compared to the females (as shown above)....

 

[small_fry]

thanks very much for all your help....