Polypterus
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General: Polypterus sp. Adult size- 14." Keep temperature 75-80 degrees. A hardy bottom dweller that feeds at night. They spend most of their time lying on the bottom. They will not nip fins, but they will swallow whole small fish. Best kept as singles as they will sometimes fight among themselves. Longevity: 5 years Housing: Should have hiding spots on bottom. These fish are jumpers and must have a tight cover. |
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Feeding: Feed standard foods with frozen bloodworms, live worms, and brine shrimp. They enjoy live guppies at night.
Notes: These fish are members of the Polypteridae family which includes the Sailfins, and Bichars. They are closely related to ropefish. They are remnants of a primitive group of fish that was once very large and dates back 160 million years. They are native to Africa.
Compatibility: Peaceful with medium size fish such as gouramis, sharks, swordtails, but may attack small fish such as guppies and neons. Other fish that go well with polypteruses: Community #9
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