{"product_id":"barred-aka-armored-bichir-polypterus-delhezi-tank-bred","title":"Barred AKA Armored Bichir (Polypterus delhezi) - Tank-Bred!","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #ff0000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* For the safety of our animals, we now ship \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003elive fish\u003c\/span\u003e exclusively via UPS Next Day Air.  If your order contains this item, you will only see UPS Next Day Air as a shipping option during checkout *\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Barred Bichir is one of the most beautifully-marked bichir species and is a marvelous fish for the large predator aquarium!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Barred Bichir (\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePolypterus delhezi\u003c\/em\u003e) is a very popular bichir species among large ornamental fish enthusiasts, largely due to its black bar pattern. This fish is very eel-like in appearance and is sometimes referred to as a \"dinosaur eel,\" although it is not a true eel. It is an extremely hardy species that is very versatile. All bichirs posess a modified swim bladder that allows them to breathe atmospheric air and live in water that is very low in oxygen. In fact, they are often able to live out of water for extended periods of time as long as they remain moist.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Barred\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Bichir\u003c\/span\u003e is primarily nocturnal, but will often become active during daytime hours once established in an aquarium with plenty of driftwood, rockwork, and other hiding places. It is not a particularly aggressive fish, but it will eat fish and invertebrates that are small enough to be considered prey. It will generally ignore all other tankmates. Adult bichirs can sometimes be territorial with one another, but they just as often will share hiding places and be completely peaceful with one another. While it is an extraordinarily hardy species, the Barred\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Bichir requires a large aquarium with plenty of floor space and powerful filtration. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBichirs are not afraid to jump or leave the water, so a tight-fitting lid is necessary to prevent them from escaping the aquarium. They also must be able to come to the surface to breathe occasionally.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFeeding is very easy for the unfussy Barred Bichir. It requires a varied diet for optimal health, but will readily accept virtually all high-quality live, frozen, and dry meaty foods of appropriate size. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat We Like About This Fish:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eStunning black bar pattern  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eExceptionally hardy and adaptable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eUnfussy regarding diet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIdeal \"community\" large fish\/predator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWill not eat plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eStays smaller than most upper and lower jaw species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTemperature:  77° - 82° F (25° - 28° C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003epH:  6.2 - 7.8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eKH:  5 - 20 dKH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMinimum tank size:  125 gallons for an adult\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCARE GUIDELINES:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDiet:  Carnivorous. Requires a variety of meaty live, frozen, and dry foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSocial behavior:  Generally solitary, peaceful with species too large to be considered prey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOrigin:  Tank-bred, but indigenous throughout much of Western Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAverage adult size:  Up to 16 inches (41 cm), but a maximum of 14 inches (36 cm) is more typical in the aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAverage purchase size:  Juvenile - 3 inches (7.6 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAll Aquatic Arts brand plants and animals come with a 100% live arrival guarantee, plus free email support!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aquatic Arts","offers":[{"title":"1 Juvenile","offer_id":49069627080857,"sku":"suf1790042794645","price":22.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/5995\/9961\/files\/barred-aka-armored-bichir-polypterus-delhezi---tank-bred_1.jpg?v=1790042798","url":"https:\/\/sweatcladk.shop\/products\/barred-aka-armored-bichir-polypterus-delhezi-tank-bred","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}