Which bichir is best for a 55G?

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Yellow_Perch

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the title says it..i do not plan to upgrade
 
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Oscarum monstruoso;4959029; said:
Nothing less than 75G imho.

yea i thought so since they get to like what?..at least 20"..or so
 
Yellow_Perch;4959031; said:
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.
 
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.
 
^ agree, senegals and albino sens would be acceptable, mokelembembe too if you can get your hands on one
 
yeah i would go with the albino they are the smallest but you could fit a senegal.
 
Yellow_Perch;4959031; said:
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
 
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