Can I get Bichirs?

[CassInClass]

Hey all,

My dad's giving me his old 75g and I'm fairly new to the fish scene. Now, I really want Senegals, like really bad, but I've searched around and asked friends and I keep getting different responses on whether or not I can keep some in my 75g. I understand there's a lot of variables like size, growth rate, how many, filtration strength, etc. etc.

Is there anyway I can keep Sens at ALL or should I ditch the idea. I'd really hate to keep fish in an unsuitable environment, you know?

Thanks!

 

[tlindsey]

Hey all,

My dad's giving me his old 75g and I'm fairly new to the fish scene. Now, I really want Senegals, like really bad, but I've searched around and asked friends and I keep getting different responses on whether or not I can keep some in my 75g. I understand there's a lot of variables like size, growth rate, how many, filtration strength, etc. etc.

Is there anyway I can keep Sens at ALL or should I ditch the idea. I'd really hate to keep fish in an unsuitable environment, you know?

Thanks!

Welcome aboard

You can absolutely keep CB Senegalus in a 75.

 

[kno4te]

Welcome aboard

You can absolutely keep CB Senegalus in a 75.

+1

 

[CassInClass]

Welcome aboard

You can absolutely keep CB Senegalus in a 75.

Welcome aboard

You can absolutely keep CB Senegalus in a 75.

Yay! How many? I know they like friends and I was told 3 may be best. They such cute little dragons.

 

[kno4te]

3 is good. Can add more but you may want to add tankmates in the future. So suggest hold on 3 and then decide.

 

[CassInClass]

3 is good. Can add more but you may want to add tankmates in the future. So suggest hold on 3 and then decide.

One more question: I felt like for tank mates I wanted to do a Sev or two.. or three if possible and some rainbows. Would these be appropriate and if so how many of each may I keep? The tank has an external canister filter but I don't know the exact specs if bioload is an issue to consider.

 

[tlindsey]

One more question: I felt like for tank mates I wanted to do a Sev or two.. or three if possible and some rainbows. Would these be appropriate and if so how many of each may I keep? The tank has an external canister filter but I don't know the exact specs if bioload is an issue to consider.

Please don't buy any fish until you learn about the Nitrifying Cycle of a aquarium.
I would suggest the Rainbow's over the Severum.

 

[CassInClass]

Please don't buy any fish until you learn about the Nitrifying Cycle of a aquarium.
I would suggest the Rainbow's over the Severum.

I see! Yeah I know I said I'm new but I know about cycling and testing and tank keeping and safe/ suitable plants/substrate etc etc..
I'm just not super pro on fish! I've only ever had mollies and tetras ;(
And yeah the rainbows are nice.

 

[kewpiefishypewpie]

You could keep other upper jaw bichir's in that size tank too, not just limited to Senegalus
Post in the Polypterus section, many awesome people there who would love to answer your questions!

 

[xDestro]

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