Description

Senegalese Bichir

Also known as a ‘Dinosaur Eel’ can add an adventure to your aquarium. These fish look like prehistoric dragons with a slight variance in size and color pattern. 

They generally live a long time and get along with any fish that cannot fit into their mouth. They make an excellent addition to a large fish tank – well with the exception of tanks with those small fish.They are easy to care for and feed.

Senegal bichirs and albino Senegal bichirs are captive bred and sold at a small size – usually about three inches. At this size they are suitable with just about every aquarium fish though they may grow up and eat the smallest neighbors in a year or so, so plan accordingly.

• Scientific Name: POLYPTERUS SENAGALUS
• Origin: West Africa
• Lifespan: 12 years
• Max size: 14 inches
• Food: Flake, live feeders, frozen, pellets
• Shipping Size: Approx. 3 inches