{"product_id":"polypterus-senegalus","title":"Polypterus Senegalus","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"94\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"41\" data-start=\"0\"\u003ePolypterus Senegalus (Senegal Bichir)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"44\" data-start=\"41\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"94\" data-start=\"44\"\u003eAlso known as the Dinosaur Bichir or Gray Bichir\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"653\" data-start=\"96\"\u003ePolypterus senegalus is a fascinating, primitive fish that looks like something from a prehistoric era. With its elongated body, armored scales, and multiple dorsal finlets, this bottom-dwelling predator adds a unique presence to any large freshwater aquarium. Senegal Bichirs are hardy, nocturnal, and slow-moving, often gliding along the substrate or resting near decorations. While peaceful toward similarly sized tank mates, they will eat anything small enough to fit in their mouth. A tight-fitting lid is essential, as they are skilled escape artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"672\" data-start=\"655\"\u003eNeed to Know:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1053\" data-start=\"674\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"735\" data-start=\"674\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"735\" data-start=\"676\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"696\" data-start=\"676\"\u003eRecommended For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, predator or oddball aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"773\" data-start=\"736\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"773\" data-start=\"738\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"760\" data-start=\"738\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 litres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"808\" data-start=\"774\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"808\" data-start=\"776\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"798\" data-start=\"776\"\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"834\" data-start=\"809\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"834\" data-start=\"811\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"824\" data-start=\"811\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"927\" data-start=\"835\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"927\" data-start=\"837\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"865\" data-start=\"837\"\u003eRecommended School Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be kept singly or with other Polypterus of similar size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1026\" data-start=\"928\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1026\" data-start=\"930\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"948\" data-start=\"930\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful with large, non-aggressive tank mates; predatory toward small fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1053\" data-start=\"1027\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1053\" data-start=\"1029\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1042\" data-start=\"1029\"\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–35 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":41762925805645,"sku":"","price":73.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2180\/0269\/files\/172251266111812.png?v=1746062796","url":"https:\/\/simplyfish.co.nz\/products\/polypterus-senegalus","provider":"Simply Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}