Bichirs and Reedfish
| Common name | Taxonomy | Picture | Size | Tank Type | Care Level | Remarks | Temp Range | pH Range | Recommended water hardness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gray bichir, Senegal bichir, or dinosaur bichir | Polypterus senegalus | 35.5 cm (14.0 in) in the wild, 9 inches more typical in home aquarium | Species | Easy | A large aquarium is preferred for this species because of the fact that it is predatory. | 25-29C(77-84F) | 7.0-8.2 | ||
| Ornate bichir | Polypterus ornatipinnis | 60 cm (24 in) | Species | Easy/Intermediate | 26-28C(77-83F) | 6.0-8.0 | |||
| Reedfish | Erpetoichthys calabaricus | 40 cm (16 in) | Species | Easy/Intermediate | Nocturnal | 22 and 28 °C (72 and 83 °F) | 6.5-7.5 pH |
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