Lapradei Bichir ‘Faranah’ 4 inch (Polypterus lapradei)

Origin: Wild West Africa


Locale: Faranah, Guinea


Diet: Predator, will accept frozen and sinking foods


Adult Size: 28″


Recommended Tank Size: 120 gallon


Compatibility: Predatory, but generally not aggressive towards tankmates too big to be considered a meal. Should not be kept with overly aggressive fish which may nip at their fins.
Preferred Water Parameters


pH:                          7.0  – 7.6


Temp:                     76-82F


Ammonia:              0ppm


Nitrite:                    0ppm


Nitrate:                  <30ppm