CB or WC

[Lazybum34]

Hello guys, as of recently I picked up my first LJ bichir and I am very excited. I also heard that wc endlicheri get up to 30" and I was wondering if my specimen is WC or CB.

Thanks in advance

 

[kno4te]

@Hao

 

[Hao]

Sure does look like wild caught. 30" is quite rare for endlicheri even for wild ones. Generally speaking, wild Endlicheri grown out from that young size normally max out around 20"-24". If you are lucky with the genetic department and provide the best care possible then maybe 25"+ (after many years). Many do not get that big though.

 

[Lazybum34]

Sure does look like wild caught. 30" is quite rare for endlicheri even for wild ones. Generally speaking, wild Endlicheri grown out from that young size normally max out around 20"-24". If you are lucky with the genetic department and provide the best care possible then maybe 25"+ (after many years). Many do not get that big though.

Do you know if their is any behavior differences between CB and WC

 

[Hao]

Do you know if their is any behavior differences between CB and WC

Ehh that'll vary with individual but generally wild ones can be more shy than captive ones. (But over time in captivity, its basically the same thing). Other than that, I'd think not really much difference in behavior.

 

[Lazybum34]

Ehh that'll vary with individual but generally wild ones can be more shy than captive ones. (But over time in captivity, its basically the same thing). Other than that, I'd think not really much difference in behavior.

Thanks for the clarification. Mine seems very shy I have not seen him move since I added him on Monday

 

[Hao]

Thanks for the clarification. Mine seems very shy I have not seen him move since I added him on Monday

Yeah bichirs generally don't move too much. Some do swim more than others. That'll also vary from individual to individual. But generally, bichirs just sit there (great photography subjects) so I can see why some people find them boring.

 

[Lazybum34]

Yeah bichirs generally don't move too much. Some do swim more than others. That'll also vary from individual to individual. But generally, bichirs just sit there (great photography subjects) so I can see why some people find them boring.

I don't generally find then boring, hopefully mine. Starts eating in the day soon. Thank for all the help