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Name
Scientific name
Polypterus delhezi
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Polypteridae
Common names
Armoured Bichir
Photograph credits
All 4 credited
Summary
The armoured bichir, Polypterus delhezi, is a bichir from the Democratic Republic of Congo, found in lakes, streams and flooded areas. Also…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
350mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm, Minimum height 38 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 24–30°C, pH 6–8
Hardness
5–25dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
DR Congo, Republic of the Congo
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Democratic Republic of Congo. It is found in lakes, streams and flooded areas. These are often heavily vegetated.
Habitat
Democratic Republic of Congo. It is found in lakes, streams and flooded areas. These are often heavily vegetated.
Aquarium size
120 ∗ 45 ∗ 38 cm - ~205 litres.
Maintenance
Floor space is more important than depth with this species. A soft substrate with pieces of driftwood and smooth rocks arranged to form hiding places is ideal.…
Water conditions
Temperature: 24 – 30 °C pH: 6.0-8.0 Hardness: 5-25 dH
Diet
P. delhezi is carnivorous by nature and will not usually accept dried foods in aquaria, though some specimens have been known to take pelleted varieties. The m…
Behaviour and compatibility
Not to be trusted with tankmates it can fit in its mouth but is relatively peaceful otherwise. Suitable tankmates include other Polypterus species, Synodontis,…
Sexual dimorphism
The anal fin of the male is much thicker than that of the female.
Reproduction
Has been achieved in aquaria but details are very scarce. As this species breeds during the rainy season in nature, changes in the temperature and chemistry of…
Notes
An incredibly hardy, nocturnal species with very poor vision, P. delhezi relies on its excellent sense of smell to locate food. This species, along with others…
References
References
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