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Polypterus delhezi

Armoured Bichir, Delhezi Bichir, Barred Bichir
Temperature
24–30°C
pH
8–8
dGH
5–25 ppm
Size
35 cm
Tank
300 L
Polypterus delhezi, known for its prehistoric appearance, should be kept in a spacious aquarium due to its potential size and active nature. The tank should provide plenty of hiding spaces using rocks, driftwood, and plants. It's a nocturnal predator that enjoys a varied diet rich in protein. Compatible tankmates include other similarly sized, non-aggressive fish.

Water parameters

Hardness
5–25 ppm
Temperature
24–30°C
pH
8–8

Tank & size

Fish size
35 cm
Tank length
150 cm
Tank volume
300 L

Distribution

Native to the central basin of the Congo River in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Polypterus delhezi inhabits slow-moving and swampy stretches.

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