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Senegal bichir — AI illustration, not an ID reference

Senegal bichir

Polypterus senegalus

FishFreshwater

Care level: Moderate
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Minimum tank: 300 L
Maximum size: 35 cm
Temperature: 24–28 °C
pH: 6.5–7.8
Diet: Carnivore

Good to know

Active at night
Outgrows most home tanks
Preys on shrimp and snails
Known jumper — cover the tank

Best not combined with

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Values are mainstream hobbyist guidance, not gospel — always watch what your own animals need.

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