Hi I'm wondering where we are on this topic. I have a spare 40 gal rolling around and would like to know if a delhezi or senegal bichir can live it's whole life in one.
bichirs in a 40 gal breeder
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that is what i thought
thanks
Catatstropeee
Feeder Fish
Depends on the species, but for larger bichirs, I'd prefer the foot print 3 ft by 18 inch over 4 ft by 12 inch since this would allow them to turn better. Of course if you can get a 75 g or any 4-6 ft by 2 ft width tank that would be ideal.
I agree with this. I think for some of the smaller species like hao mentioned, They would prob benefit more with more width than more length. Any species growing above 15 inch, I would recommend a 2 ft width tank.
I'd say it's possible for any species that stays under 15" so long as you go heavy on filtration, but a 60g breeder or a 75g would be a lot better.
bichirmuncher
Feeder Fish
I’d say that would be minimum. I have had my senegal in a 40 breeder for over 5 years and he’s still kickin strong. but like desertbus said, you would need to go heavy on filtration.