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| Family: |
Polypteridae
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| Genus & Species: |
Polypterus senegalus senegalus |
| Common Name: |
Senegal Bichir
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| Size: |
Up to 20 inches (50.5 cm)
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| Habitat: |
Africa: Nile basin and West Africa, including Senegal, Gambia, Niger, Volta and Lake Chad basins . |
| Min Tank Size: |
48 inches (55 gallon) longer is better than wide |
| Diet: |
Carnivorous, Prefers live but will take frozen and freeze-dried foods.
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| Behavior: |
Predatory.
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| Water: |
Temperature: 77°F to 89°F (25 to 28°C) pH range: 6.0 – 8.0; dH range: 5 - 19
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| Care: |
Medium.
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| Communities: |
Can be kept with other medium to large sized non aggressive fish. |
| Suitability: |
Good, if you are willing to meed their needs. |
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