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Livraison gratuite en Belgique et frais de port réduits à 4,99€ pour la France à partir de 59€ !
Polypterus Ornatipinnis 8-10cm
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Polypterus Ornatipinnis
Superb primitive African fish, calm and fascinating to observe
The Polypterus ornatipinnis, also known as the ornate bichir, is atropical freshwater fish native to the Congo Basin. It is one of the most beautiful Polypterus, recognisable by its black and white mottled coat.
Behaviour & maintenance
A calm, nocturnal species, best kept alone or with large, non-aggressive fish. A minimum 400 L tank with oversized filtration and subdued lighting is required.
Diet
Carnivorous: earthworms, prawns, mussels, fish parts. See our food for carnivorous fish.
Water quality
- Temperature: 25 - 30°C
- pH: 6.2 - 7.8
- GH: 5 - 15 °dGH
- KH: 3 - 8 °KH
- Conductivity: 150 - 400 µS
Decor & environment
Prefer a sandy substrate, with roots and hiding places. A solid cover is essential: the bichir can jump!
Maintenance sheet
| Scientific name | Polypterus ornatipinnis |
|---|---|
| Adult size | 35 - 40 cm |
| Origin | Congo River basin (Central Africa) |
| Temperature | 25 - 30 °C |
| pH | 6,2 - 7,8 |
| GH | 5 - 15 °dGH |
| KH | 3 - 8 °KH |
| Conductivity | 150 - 400 µS |
| Life expectancy | 15 - 20 years |
| Behaviour | Quiet, nocturnal |
| Living area | Bottom |
| Minimum volume | 400 L |
| Diet | Carnivorous |
Aquabota tip
Add a slight current to simulate its natural African habitat.
Shipping & delivery of live fish
The fish are shipped with care in suitable isothermal packaging.
Shipment organisation
- France Express: France, Belgium, Luxembourg
- Closing: every Monday at 10.00 am
- France: Tuesday-Thursday | Belgium & Luxembourg: Tuesday-Wednesday
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Data sheet
- categorie
- Poissons tropicaux
- origine
- Élevés en captivité
- espece
- Autres Espèces
- nom latin
- Polypterus Ornatipinnis 5-6cm
- Famille Biotope
- Polypteridae / Afrique
- Taille adulte
- 40–45 cm
- Volume minimum du bac
- 500 L
- Zone de vie
- Fond
- Comportement
- Paisible, prédateur
- Régime alimentaire
- Carnivore (poissons, crustacés)
- Température
- 25–30 °C
- pH
- 6.0–7.5
- GH
- 5–20 °dGH
- KH
- 3–10 °dKH
- Origine géographique
- Congo
- Reproduction
- Ovipare
- Espérance de vie
- 15–20 ans
- Sexe
- Non marqué
- Niveau de difficulté
- Difficile
- Compatibilité
- Grands poissons paisibles
Specific References
- EAN13
- 8715897238802
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