Leucistic Senegal Bichir
Live Fish
Shipping & Returns
All live fish are shipped using NZPost overnight services with authority to leave (no signature).
We cannot guarantee the overnight services, this is a service that we/you pay for; but is not guaranteed.
We DO NOT offer returns on any alive animal.
Above are key points of our policy, Click Here to read our full shipping policy.
Dead On Arrival (DOA) Cover*
- DOA must be reported within 2 hours of delivery.
- Bags must remain sealed (do not remove rubber band or tape)
- Photos & Videos must be supplied this can be emailed or sent through live chat; including your order No. (minimum 3 clear images, showing dead fish & sealed bag)
- DOA does not apply once the bags are opened & fish have been released.
- DOA does not apply to any Rural (RD) address.
Introducing New Fish
Follow these steps to minimize stress and ensure a smooth transition for your new fish!
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Float the Bag: Place the sealed bag containing the new fish in the tank. This equalizes the temperature between bag and tank water.
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Open and Add Tank Water Gradually: After about 5 minutes, open the bag and add a small amount of aquarium water into it every 5 minutes for 15–30 minutes. This helps the fish acclimate to the tank’s water chemistry.
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Wait 15–30 Minutes: Let the fish adjust to the water temperature and chemistry gradually in the bag.
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Release Fish: Gently release the fish into the tank without pouring the original bag water in.
Leucistic Senegal Bichir
Size: Small: Approx 6-8cm
Polypterus Senegalus Leucistic is more widespread than any other bichir and occurs in no less than 26 countries in Africa, including Egypt, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Ivory Coast, Tanzania, Nigeria, Senegal and others. It is usually found in shallow, slow moving waters of swamps, marshes and freshwater lagoons.
A soft substrate with pieces of driftwood and smooth rocks arranged to form hiding places is ideal. Plants are not essential but are appreciated. The aquarium should have a tight-fitting cover as it is an excellent escape artist.
Diet:
Meaty foods such as prawn and white fish will be readily accepted. Also live or frozen foods such as bloodworm and brine shrimp. P. senegalus will sometimes accept good quality cichlid pellets.
Behaviour:
Not to be trusted with tankmates it can fit in its mouth but is relatively peaceful otherwise.
Sexual Dimorphism:
The male has a thicker anal fin than the female.
Care
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Colour Form: White, Pink
Diet: Carnivore
Max Size: 50cm
Tank Size: 500L
Temperature: 24-28c
pH: 6.5-7.8
*Product Photo is for reference only. Exact size and colour may vary, if required, please feel free to contact us for exact photos prior to purchase.
