{"product_id":"delhezi-bichir","title":"Delhezi Bichir","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"39\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eDelhezi Bichir (Polypterus delhezi)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"42\" data-start=\"39\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"149\" data-start=\"42\"\u003eA prehistoric-looking predator with striking banded patterns and loads of personality for large aquariums\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"694\" data-start=\"153\"\u003eThe Delhezi Bichir is a fascinating and hardy species, known for its dinosaur-like appearance, armored scales, and distinctive black-and-yellow banding. Native to the Congo River Basin, this bottom-dwelling predator is nocturnal, slow-moving, and incredibly unique to watch as it glides along the substrate. Delhezi Bichirs require a spacious, well-covered tank (they are escape artists) with hiding spots and a meaty diet. While generally peaceful toward similar-sized tankmates, they will eat anything small enough to fit in their mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"713\" data-start=\"696\"\u003eNeed to Know:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1073\" data-start=\"715\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"775\" data-start=\"715\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"775\" data-start=\"717\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"737\" data-start=\"717\"\u003eRecommended For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large predator or oddball aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"813\" data-start=\"776\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"813\" data-start=\"778\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"800\" data-start=\"778\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 litres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"848\" data-start=\"814\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"848\" data-start=\"816\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"838\" data-start=\"816\"\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"874\" data-start=\"849\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"874\" data-start=\"851\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"864\" data-start=\"851\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"964\" data-start=\"875\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"964\" data-start=\"877\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"905\" data-start=\"877\"\u003eRecommended School Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be kept singly or with other bichirs of similar size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1046\" data-start=\"965\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1046\" data-start=\"967\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"985\" data-start=\"967\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful with large tankmates; predatory toward small fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1073\" data-start=\"1047\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1073\" data-start=\"1049\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1062\" data-start=\"1049\"\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35–45 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a-ADh8U5W-s?si=GtxBkh2FCkPPhD1m\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll fish are usually shipped on Monday or Tuesday mornings via an overnight courier. We use NZ Couriers for all livestock shipping, we find they handle your fish with the best possible care and have quick overnight delivery nationwide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Requests:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have any requests for gender\/colour etc we will do our best to accommodate them. Please note we can not always accommodate every request due to high stock turnover and what is available at the time. We move all fish sold online into separate holding tanks while they wait to be shipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRural Shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood news! If you are a rural customer, we can still ship fish to you. Your order will be shipped to your nearest NZ Couriers Depot or Collect\/Send Point and you will be phoned once it arrives. You can find your nearest depot\/point here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nzcextras.co.nz\/nearestlocation\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/nzcextras.co.nz\/nearestlocation\/\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1773791819344000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw2k9yi1kfNS3gGYbl3HPv0B\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/nzcextras.co.nz\/\u003cwbr\u003enearestlocation\/\u003c\/wbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simply Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41999266086989,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2180\/0269\/files\/delhezi-bichir.jpg?v=1754299589","url":"https:\/\/simplyfish.co.nz\/products\/delhezi-bichir","provider":"Simply Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}