Barred AKA Armored Bichir (Polypterus delhezi) - Tank-Bred!

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Barred AKA Armored Bichir (Polypterus delhezi) - Tank-Bred!* For the safety of our animals, we now ship live fish exclusively via UPS Next Day Air. If your order contains this item, you will only see UPS Next Day Air as a shipping option during checkout * The Barred Bichir is one of the most beautifully marked bichir species and is a marvelous fish for the large predator aquarium! The Barred Bichir (Polypterus delhezi) is a very popular bichir species among large ornamental fish enthusiasts, largely due to

some swordtails will attain a size large enough to consider such small shrimp prey

with strong water flow and high oxygen levels

Very active with lots of personality

Lighting: Low to moderate

It will add a great deal of motion to the tank and is very undemanding regarding care

Tank-bred specimens are somewhat uncommon in the aquarium hobby

Temperature: 68° - 82° F (20° - 27

Compatible with many other species in a spacious tank

FilterPlus is the only bio-media used at the Aquatic Arts facility

These habitats typically have sandy or silty substrates

Flourish Trace™ may be used alone or in conjunction with Flourish™

and their charming personalities