Aqua Posted June 4, 2005 Report Share Posted June 4, 2005 What Polypterus do we have available in Auckland? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misnoma Posted June 4, 2005 Report Share Posted June 4, 2005 Have a look at Hollywoods Mt Roskill, they have a few (I remember seeing an albino, and others, can't remember the names though) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted June 4, 2005 Report Share Posted June 4, 2005 how much $$$ are they? ant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted June 4, 2005 Report Share Posted June 4, 2005 Was at Hollywood today and from what i can remember they had about 6 different sorts, around the $70-$80 mark i think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylefish02 Posted June 4, 2005 Report Share Posted June 4, 2005 actually i was there today around the $160-$170 mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted June 4, 2005 Report Share Posted June 4, 2005 Must have been selective vision LOL To many fish to many prices, thats my excuse and i'm going to stick with it :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachy Posted June 4, 2005 Report Share Posted June 4, 2005 Hollywood have, polypterus palmas polli $160ish, polypterus senegal senegalus $140ish, polypterus delhezi $160ish, but i think they are all sold at mt roskill polypterus senegal senegalus albino on special $99, and some ornates, which they wont sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqua Posted June 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 they're not cheap are they! How many do y'think I could get in a half-filled 48"x24"x24" tank? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachy Posted June 5, 2005 Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 One i would think, that is around 220ltrs i think, i would go for a senegal as they are one of the smaller bichir, and get to around 12". As for price, well, hopefully if more and more poeple get interested in these kind of fish, maybe the price may come down. These fish are totaly worth it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqua Posted June 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 wonder if it's possible to get a breeding pair... *hopeful!* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachy Posted June 5, 2005 Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 Maybe a breeding pair of senegal, i dont think that delhezi are tank bred yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Posted July 17, 2005 Report Share Posted July 17, 2005 Polypterus senegal have been bred regularly in home aquaria, but the young are highly cannibalistic and may need to be seperated in accordance with their size. I have a polypterus delhezi going on 21cm, and a small senegal I purchased last week. Once I can establish the gender of the senegal I intend to get it a mate. If you want an attractive bichir, go with the delhezi They start off rather unremarkable, but do turn into interesting and well marked beasts. If you want one with more character that you might possibly breed, go with the senegal (which is slightly cheaper). Get an ornate if you can, or better yet, tell ME its available and I'll get it . Ornates are generally considered the most beautiful of the family, and also get a bit larger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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