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The Senegal, or Common Bichir (also known as Dinosaur Eel) is the most widespread species of Polypterus in Africa, inhabiting shallow waters across a huge geographic area. This species is also the most common in the aquarium hobby and has been commercially bred in Asia for years. The leucistic variant is patternless white with black eyes and is a prized showpiece specimen in the aquarium.
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The Platinum Endlicheri Bichir is a spectacular color morph of the popular Polypterus endlicheri recently introduced to the hobby through line breeding. The Platinum morph is distinguished by its uniform brilliant white coloration and black pupils. In the wild, the Endlicheri Bichir is a widespread species, found in various slow-moving shallow water habitats in West and Central Africa. Polypterus endlicheri is one of several so-called “lower jaw” group of Polypterus, so named for their distinctive heavy lower jaw that protrude over the upper lip. In the aquarium, they are hardy and undemanding like most bichir species, but should be kept with a tight-fitting and possibly weighted lid as they will attempt to jump if spooked or at night.
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A beautifully marked and unique fish found throughout much of Central Africa, the Leopard Bushfish or Leopard Ctenopoma is a medium growing species which inhabits relatively shallow, warm, slow moving waters in the wild. Although they are not a large fish, they are adept predators, hunting invertebrates and smaller fishes among leaf litter and aquatic vegetation. In the aquarium, they are hardy and adaptable, and will thrive in small groups or with other similarly sized peaceful tankmates. This species will prey on smaller fish and invertebrate tankmates if given the opportunity but will also readily accept frozen and prepared foods.
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A unique eel-like fish found in shallow, slow moving waters throughout West Africa, the African Ropefish or Reedfish is a close relative of Bichirs in the genus Polypterus. A popular if unusual fish in the hobby, the ropefish is an active and interesting aquarium resident that will do best in a medium to large aquarium with plenty of cover. In the wild, they feed on insects, crustaceans, and smaller fish but will generally accept frozen food in the aquarium and any tankmates large enough not to be eaten will be left alone. Ropefish are talented escape artists that can slip out of even a tiny opening, so their aquarium should be kept tightly covered at all times.
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The Senegal, or Common Bichir is the most widespread species of Polypterus in Africa, inhabiting shallow waters across a huge geographic area. This species is also the most common in the aquarium hobby and has been commercially bred in Asia for years. In the aquarium, they have been popular for many years due to their eel-like body shape, predatory nature, and unique appearance. A hardy fish, the Senegal Bichir or Dinosaur Eel as they are sometimes known require a large tank due to their adult size but are otherwise undemanding.
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The Ornate Bichir is a distinctively marked, large growing species found throughout parts of the Congo River Basin and surrounding areas in Central and East Africa. This species is exported from the Congo but is also commercially bred in Asia for the aquarium trade. The largest of the “upper jaw” group of bichirs, they can reach an impressive 24″ in size as adults in the wild. In the aquarium, they have been popular for many years due to their eel-like body shape, predatory nature, and unique appearance. Like all bichirs, they are hardy fish, requiring a large tank due to their adult size but are otherwise undemanding.
Size Note: Small size Ornate Bichirs are tank raised, larger sizes are wild collected
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The Senegal, or Common Bichir is the most widespread species of Polypterus in Africa, inhabiting shallow waters across a huge geographic area. This species is also the most common in the aquarium hobby and has been commercially bred in Asia for years. Like all so-called ‘platinum’ morphs, it is leucistic, exhibiting only white pigment but with black eyes. This extremely rare and prized fish is a truly impressive showpiece specimen for the true collector.
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$169.99
One of the smallest and most peaceful of all freshwater puffers, the Spotted Congo or Schoutedeni Puffer (Tetraodon schoutedeni) is found in stretches of the middle Congo River in Central Africa. Once relatively common in the trade, unrest in its native habitat has made it rare, sought after, and difficult to find. In the wild, they mainly inhabit clear water areas with moderate to low current and will do best in an aquarium with similar conditions. Peaceful, hardy, and active, they will get along with most tankmates as long as they aren’t small enough to be considered a meal.
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$249.99
One of the largest and most fearsome predatory fish species found in Africa’s freshwater rivers and lakes, African Tigerfish are challenging fish to keep both due to their huge adult size and somewhat delicate temperament. They require clean, well-oxygenated water and will do best with moderate to high water flow. Recommended only for experienced fish keepers with the largest home aquariums.
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The Coppernose Barb (Raiamas christyi) is found in the fast moving waters of the Congo River system. This streamlined, fast swimming fish will appreciate a higher flow aquarium with well oxygenated water. They are hardy in captivity and will accept most frozen and pellet foods. Coppernose Barbs are best kept in a group of 3 or more.
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$14.99
An ornately marked, small growing fish found in low flow environments within the Congo River basin, the Congo Ctenopoma (Microctenopoma congicum) is a unique, social species which spends most of its life hunting tiny invertebrates among leaf litter and aquatic vegetation. In the aquarium, the are best kept in groups with other small, peaceful fish and should be provided plenty of small protein-rich frozen foods like small bloodworms, enriched brine, or mysis. This species will appreciate plenty of cover and leaf litter with a soft sand substrate.
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$199.99
The Blind Congo Eel (Caecomastacembelus brichardi) is an unusual Spiny Eel found in the rapids of the lower Congo River. They inhabit the cracks and crevices of the large boulders that dominate the river. In captivity, they will appreciate plenty of tight hiding places and a diet of frozen foods.
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$174.99
One of the largest and most fearsome predatory fish species found in Africa’s freshwater rivers and lakes, the African Tigerfish is a challenging fish to keep both due to its huge adult size and somewhat delicate temperament. They require clean, well-oxygenated water and will do best with moderate to high water flow. Recommended only for experienced fishkeepers with the largest home aquariums.
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$249.99
An unusual long nosed Mormyrid (a family of weakly electric fish found primarily in Africa), Campylomormyrus numenius is rarely encountered in the hobby. Found in the Pool Malebo, in the middle Congo River, it inhabits slow moving, shallow waters usually over muddy or sandy substrate. Their elongated and highly sensitive snout is used to root through substrate to find small prey items. In the aquarium, they can be a somewhat finicky eater at first, but will usually accept frozen bloodworms, mysis, and other similar foods. They should be kept with peaceful tankmates to avoid bullying or the fish being outcompeted for food.
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The African Baby Whale (Brienomyrus brachyistius) is a species of mormyrid found throughout much of West Africa. This weak electrical fish uses electrical signals to communicate and locate food. They will accept bloodworms and other frozen foods in the aquarium. Keep in mind, they can be very territorial so choose tankmates wisely.
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$29.99
The Purple Spaghetti Eel (Moringua raitaborua) is a rarity in aquarium hobby. They can be found in the estuarine fresh and brackish waters of India. They spend much of their time buried in the substrate so be sure to provide several inches of fine sand in their aquarium.
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$59.99
Mastacembelus congicus product description coming soon.
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$49.99 – $74.99Price range: $49.99 through $74.99
A medium sized, beautifully marked species of spiny eel, the Greshoff’s Spiny Eel (Mastacembelus greshoffi) is found in Central Africa, where it ranges from the Congo River Basin to several of the Rift Lakes as well as lake and riverine habitat in the surrounding areas. Hardy and more outgoing than many of their relatives, these fish make a unique addition to medium to large aquariums and will generally do well with any fish too large to become a meal. Like most spiny eels, they can be a bit slow to feed at first, so care should be taken to ensure they are getting enough food. Frozen bloodworms are usually accepted readily.
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$39.99
Mastacembelus marchei product description coming soon.
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$89.99 – $119.99Price range: $89.99 through $119.99
The African Red Snapper or Cubera (Lutjanus agennes) is found in mangroves, estuaries, coral reefs, and even the freshwater rivers and streams along the west African coast. Juveniles are found more in brackish waters where as adults move deeper into the marine environment. These fish should only be kept in extremely large systems since they grow to around 5ft in length. They are considerably aggressive and will attack and eat anything smaller in size.
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$99.99
The African Trout Minnow (Raiamas senegalensis) is found throughout western Africa. This streamlined fish can often be found in the wild schooling with other predatory characins like Tigerfish. They will feel most comfortable being kept with larger dither fish with which they can school. African Trout Minnows will consume any tankmates small enough to fit in their mouth and prefer live feeder guppies as they get established in the aquarium.
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The Albino Spotted African Lungfish (Protopterus dolloi) is native to Middle African river basins, including the Congo and Ogowe. It is an obligatory air breather. In the wild, these fish live in transient floodplains, and during the dry seasons, the lungfish expel mucus, which dries and forms a cocoon around the fish, which can remain in this state for years. Since this fish will likely consume smaller community fish, it is recommended to keep it alone in captivity. These fish live for more than 20 years in captivity.
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$59.99
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