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African ancient fish with dinosaur-like appearance and air-breathing ability. Hardy and long-lived. Nocturnal.
Polypterus, commonly known as bichirs, are an ancient group of freshwater fish native to the Nile River, Congo River, Lake Chad, and other African water bodies. Virtually unchanged for over 100 million years, they are considered living fossils. Their elongated, rope-like body is covered in hard rhomboid ganoid scales, and a series of small finlets (polypterus means 'many fins') run along the dorsal surface. Size varies greatly by species, from about 30 cm in smaller species to over 80 cm in the largest. Bichirs possess primitive lungs — modified swim bladders — enabling air breathing at the water surface, an adaptation to oxygen-poor environments. Nocturnal and bottom-dwelling, they move in a sinuous crawling motion and are strictly carnivorous, consuming frozen bloodworms, feeder fish, carnivore pellets, and shrimp. Their predatory nature requires careful tankmate selection — any fish small enough to fit in their mouths will be eaten. Water conditions are relatively flexible (pH 6.5–7.5, 25–28°C). Remarkably, they can briefly move on land using their pectoral fins, making a tightly fitting lid essential to prevent escape.
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產地
freshwater habitats of Africa, including the Nile, Congo, and Lake Chad basins
壽命
15-20 years
體型
20-70cm (varies by species)
溫度
22〜28℃
Frozen bloodworms, shrimp, small fish, pellets
Size depends on species — 60-120cm
25-28°C
Comes to surface for air — seal all gaps
Carnivorous — sinking food at night
Poor vision, finds food by smell — feed at night
Intermediate. 這是一個中級難度的物種。建議有一定的飼養經驗和環境管理知識。
Polypterus的理想溫度為22〜28℃。避免溫度驟變,保持穩定的環境。
Polypterus的平均壽命為15-20 years。透過適當的護理和營養,牠們可以長壽健康地生活。
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Polypterus成年後通常可達20-70cm (varies by species)。大小可能因飼養條件和個體遺傳而異。
Polypterus的食物為:Frozen bloodworms, shrimp, small fish, pellets。目標是適當的餵食頻率和均衡的飲食。
Polypterus的價格因品系、大小和血統而有很大差異。請查看我們的市場價格頁面獲取最新價格資訊。