Platinum Endlicheri Bichir (Polypterus endlicheri ‘Platinum’)

Price range: $399.99 through $599.99

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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Platinum Endlicheri Bichir (Polypterus endlicheri ‘Platinum’)

Origin: Aquacultured Asia
Diet: Predator, will accept frozen and sinking foods
Adult Size: 24″+
Recommended Tank Size: 200 gallon
Compatibility: Predatory, but generally not aggressive towards tankmates too big to be considered a meal.

Preferred Water Parameters
pH:                          7.0 – 7.6
Temp:                     76-82F
Ammonia:              0ppm
Nitrite:                  0ppm
Nitrate:                  <30ppm

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