Overview
An incredibly hardy, nocturnal species with very poor vision, The Delhezi Bichir relies on its excellent sense of smell to locate food. This species, along with others of its genus, is one of the last surviving relatives of very ancient species. Fossils of earlier relatives have been found that date back to the Triassic Period, which occured during the early development of the dinosaurs more than 200 million years ago.
Care
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Colour Form: Grey, Black, White
Diet: Carinovre
Max Size: 30cm
Family: Polypteridae
Tank Size: 350L
Temperature: 24-27c
pH: 7.5
*Product Photo is for reference only. Exact fish may vary in size and colour.