{"product_id":"senegal-bichir","title":"Senegal Bichir","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCare requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 × 24 in (150 × 60 cm) or larger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 in (500 mm), excluding the tail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e 75–79°F (24–26°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGH\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–12 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmmonia and nitrite\u003c\/strong\u003e 0 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHousing \u0026amp; compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmall tankmates may be swallowed. Provide a secure cover, robust filtration, and adequate turning and swimming space for an adult. Maintain easy surface access for breathing and cover every escape gap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeave a clear path to the surface and cover openings around the tank rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a suitable complete carnivore pellet when accepted, with appropriate varied frozen or fresh invertebrate foods. Confirm feeding response and avoid relying on feeder fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffer appropriately sized \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hikari-biopure-frzn-shrmp-3-5z-spirulina-mysis-cube\"\u003eHikari Bio-Pure Frozen Spirulina Mysis Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e as part of a varied meaty diet, if accepted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecies reference photo. Size and markings can vary. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Bichir_Polypterus_senegalus.jpg\"\u003ePhoto by Unknown authorUnknown author\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.5\"\u003eCC BY-SA 2.5\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure id=\"watch-video\" style=\"margin:1.5rem 0;max-width:400px;scroll-margin-top:120px\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption style=\"margin:0 0 .8rem\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee a Senegal bichir\u003c\/strong\u003e In Action\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/HinrSsaOLso\" title=\"Senegal bichir care\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allow=\"encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;min-height:200px;aspect-ratio:16\/9;border:0;border-radius:8px\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e","brand":"Underwater Tropics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67968301236460,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/0464\/4588\/files\/Bichir_Polypterus_senegalus.jpg?v=1793914694","url":"https:\/\/underwatertropics.com\/products\/senegal-bichir","provider":"Underwater Tropics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}