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	Ornate Bichir?
BeastKeeper Big Fish Posts: 444 Kudos: 389 Votes: 47 Registered: 27-Apr-2004	i found some good sites for these guys, but what i still cant make out. are they the eel polypterous? or is the ornate bichir a different eel?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:18
Toirtis Mega Fish Posts: 1260 Kudos: 529 Votes: 6 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	Polypterids (bichirs and ropefish) are not eels. Ornate bichirs are Polypterids. Ornates get big, though (24"+). If you have any more questions on ornates, feel free to ask...I have 9 of the beasties myself.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:18
BeastKeeper Big Fish Posts: 444 Kudos: 389 Votes: 47 Registered: 27-Apr-2004	we have one at work that is about 2" i have an emty 20usg long that is empty, but im getting a 55usg next monday. how long could i keep him in the 20usg? in the end he will be put in a 125usg thnx
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:18
Toirtis Mega Fish Posts: 1260 Kudos: 529 Votes: 6 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	Probably be fine in the 20 for 6-8 weeks.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:18
BeastKeeper Big Fish Posts: 444 Kudos: 389 Votes: 47 Registered: 27-Apr-2004	should a 2" polypterous cost $54.99? how long will he get in the 20usg in 6-8 weeks?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:18
Toirtis Mega Fish Posts: 1260 Kudos: 529 Votes: 6 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	2"-4" ornates here cost $30-$40 typically...yours sounds atypically expensive, but t could just be your location and the availability of ornate bichirs there. In 8 weeks, you can expect your ornate to be between 4½"-7".
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:18
BeastKeeper Big Fish Posts: 444 Kudos: 389 Votes: 47 Registered: 27-Apr-2004	what kind of habbitat do they like? -sand/gravel -driftwood/rocks -plants ?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:18
Toirtis Mega Fish Posts: 1260 Kudos: 529 Votes: 6 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	A combination of wood and rock hiding places and plants, with some wide-open area for swimming. Sand or fine gravel is best.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:18
BeastKeeper Big Fish Posts: 444 Kudos: 389 Votes: 47 Registered: 27-Apr-2004	what would be the best tank size for these guys and best tanks mates when he is an adult? im aslo going to free up my 35usg, i know this will better so how much bigger would he get with the extra 15usg? thanks Last edited by BeastKeeper at 28-Oct-2004 22:26
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:18
Toirtis Mega Fish Posts: 1260 Kudos: 529 Votes: 6 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	125G+ for adults....preferably 150G+. Tankmates include datnoids, African arowanas, larger but reasonably peaceful cichlids (like frontosas), etc. The 35 should do you an extra 2-3 months.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:18
BeastKeeper Big Fish Posts: 444 Kudos: 389 Votes: 47 Registered: 27-Apr-2004	Thanks ALOT for all of your help! ill keep you posted. i think ill get some small frontosa's
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:18


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