Our Guide To Keeping Albino Senegal Bichir Fish
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About Fish Species:
- Scientific name: Polypterus senegalus
- Common name: Albino Senegal Bichir
- Family: Polypteridae
- Origin: West and Central Africa, including the Nile River and Senegal River basins
- Adult length: Can grow up to 35 cm (14 inches)
- Lifespan: Typically 10 to 15 years, but can live longer with proper care
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Tank Setup:
- Albino Senegal Bichirs require a spacious tank with plenty of floor space for exploring. A minimum tank size of 75 gallons is recommended for an adult specimen.
- Provide hiding spots using caves, PVC pipes, or large rocks, as they are nocturnal and like to hide during the day.
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Water Parameters:
- Albino Senegal Bichirs prefer slightly acidic to neutral water conditions with a pH range of 6.5 to 7.5.
- Maintain a water temperature between 24 to 28°C (75 to 82°F).
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Filtration and Water Flow:
- A good filtration system is essential to maintain water quality, as Albino Senegal Bichirs are messy eaters and produce a lot of waste.
- Ensure the filter provides gentle to moderate flow, as strong currents may stress them.
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Diet:
- Albino Senegal Bichirs are carnivorous and prefer meaty foods. Offer them a varied diet including live or frozen foods such as bloodworms, blackworms, earthworms, and shrimp.
- They may also accept high-quality sinking pellets or carnivore-specific commercial foods.
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Tank mates:
- Albino Senegal Bichirs are generally solitary and may become aggressive towards conspecifics or other bottom-dwelling fish.
- Compatible tank mates include larger, peaceful species that inhabit different areas of the tank, such as large characins, catfish, or cichlids from similar regions.
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Behavior and Compatibility:
- Albino Senegal Bichirs are nocturnal and prefer to hide during the day, so provide plenty of hiding spots in the aquarium.
- They have poor eyesight but a keen sense of smell, relying on their sensitive barbels to locate food.
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