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<b>Common Names:</b> Ornate Bichir
<br><b>Scientific Name:</b> <i>Polypterus ornatipinnis</i>
<br><b>Family:</b> Polypteridae
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<br><b>Alkalinity:</b> 6.5-7.5 pH
<br><b>Temp:</b> 77-83°F
<br><b>Hardness:</b> 1-12 KH
<br><b>Life Span:</b> 25-30 years
<br><b>Maximum Size:</b> 25 inches
<br><b>Preferred Tank Size:</b> 200g
<br><b>Diet:</b> Carnivore
<br><b>Breeding:</b> Eggs are deposited on clumps of vegetation.
<br><b>Temerament:</b> Semi-aggressive
<br><b>Compatible:</b> Not compatible with small fish
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<br><b>Habitat:</b> Well planted with plenty of hiding places, and a tight fitting aquarium hood as this species will jump. Leave space at the surface for the bichir to come to the surface to gulp air.
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<br><b>In The Wild:</b> Central Africa
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