Which bichir is best for a 55G?

[Yellow_Perch]

the title says it..i do not plan to upgrade

 

[Yellow_Perch]

bump?

 

[Oscarum monstruoso]

Nothing less than 75G imho.

 

[Yellow_Perch]

Nothing less than 75G imho.

yea i thought so since they get to like what?..at least 20"..or so

 

[Ancient_Fish_Master]

senegals, albino senegals, delhizi, palmas, moke, retro, etc. rope fish too

 

[Oscarum monstruoso]

yea i thought so since they get to like what?..at least 20"..or so

At some point, so you could get by in a 55 for a while but if upgradings not an option youd have to start out bigger.

 

[Burbotman]

55G would be fine for CB Sens and Albino Sens. Throw a couple of ropes in as well and you will have a great tank.

 

[NCStateFisher]

^ agree, senegals and albino sens would be acceptable, mokelembembe too if you can get your hands on one

 

[markwright]

yeah i would go with the albino they are the smallest but you could fit a senegal.

 

[Spiritofthesoul]

yea i thought so since they get to like what?..at least 20"..or so

No, some bichirs max out at less than 20". In fact I would say most of the upper jaw species are less than 20".

Palmas palmas - 13"
Palmas polli- 14"
Palmas buettikoferi - 13"
Delhezi - 14"
Senegalus - 12"
Retropinnis - 14"

Figures by Beblondie