{"product_id":"ornate-bichir-polypterus-ornatipinnis-live-fish","title":"Ornate Bichir - Polypterus ornatipinnis |  Live Fish","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrnate Bichir (\u003cem\u003ePolypterus ornatipinnis\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ornate Bichir features intricate black-and-gold markings, armored scales, and distinctive dorsal finlets that give it a prehistoric appearance. Its striking pattern makes it a standout addition to a spacious freshwater predator aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bottom-dwelling carnivore needs ample floor space, strong filtration, and sheltered resting areas. Bichirs breathe air and must have access to the surface. A tightly secured lid is essential, as they can escape through small openings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Up to approximately 24 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 77–82°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sinking carnivore pellets, earthworms, and suitable frozen foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Predatory; may eat fish small enough to swallow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTankmates:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Compatible fish too large to fit in its mouth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSetup:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large aquarium with smooth substrate, caves, and driftwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatterns and coloration vary by individual. Photos are representative unless marked WYSIWYG.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BICHIR","offers":[{"title":"5\"","offer_id":67709708697844,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6-7\"","offer_id":67709712498932,"sku":null,"price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/1335\/4996\/files\/Ornate_Bichir.png?v=1791321919","url":"https:\/\/cichlidvault.com\/products\/ornate-bichir-polypterus-ornatipinnis-live-fish","provider":"Cichlid Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}