Foxjxa Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 I'm genuinely interested in purchasing this supposed 'dwarf bichir', but as I've never had any type of bichir before and I've never heard of dwarf ones, I'm wondering if the fish is just stunted or something. So first off: Is it possible to have dwarf senegal bichirs that reach a max length of 8cm? Secondly: Would it really be possible to put it in a community tank like the seller suggests? Thirdly: Are there any special requirements bichirs need that I wouldn't be able to find via google? I'd really like some help on this, as I said, it will be my first time buying a bichir if I go for it. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Home-living/Pe ... 950792.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaNs Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Never seen a Dwarf Senegal Bichir before. Google shows up nothing. Id just say its a small Bichir...doesnt even look fully grown to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 It's possible it's a dwarf, fish have genetic defects just like humans. Probably more likely it's just not full grown yet or it's stunted. Have you ever SEEN the mouths on them? They go back about half the length of their head! I think mine's mouth, and he's only a little guy, is bigger than my 9" long severums mouths! So...smaller tetras could very easily be lunch. Bigger stuff should be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxjxa Posted May 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Well I've left a question asking how old it is, (btw, how long till a bichir reaches full growth anyway?). Hmm ... tetra's or bichir, tetra's or bichir? This will take some thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Well I've left a question asking how old it is, (btw, how long till a bichir reaches full growth anyway?). Hmm ... tetra's or bichir, tetra's or bichir? This will take some thinking. That's like asking, "ugly chick, or hot chick? This will take some thinking." No it won't, you idiot! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxjxa Posted May 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 That's like asking, "ugly chick, or hot chick? This will take some thinking." No it won't, you idiot! :lol: LOL! I guess you're right, but I'm not sure how happy a bichir would be in my tank. (220L, 915Lx38mmWx500Hmm) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.PROPHECY Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 its not a short body senegul so its probly just stunted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 I paid $45 for mine, and it was a bit smaller. They will attempt to eat ANYTHING they think they can get in their mouth, and nice long dangly tails will do if the whole fish won't fit. Our little piggy can swallow guppies that are the same width as her head, as Ira said, their jaws can open amazingly wide, and the adage 'eyes are bigger than her belly' does not apply to these wee beasties! Lots of good info here: http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forum ... hp?t=65770 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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