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Alligator, Dinosaur, Lizard Fish, A Profile Of The Bichir! My New Favorite Aquarium Fish!
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@KGTropicals 3 жыл бұрын
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@cnasty198five8 3 жыл бұрын
Will they nip fins of guppies?
@jamieward2880 3 жыл бұрын
How about a video on livebearing tooth pike?
@franzpitracher8690 2 жыл бұрын
@@cnasty198five8 they fill eat them
@moseskongi4746 2 жыл бұрын
@@franzpitracher8690 I had one that I got tired of and so decided to pan fry it. I thought it wood taste bad, but actually pretty good. This video making me hungry
@charlesbooz1538 12 күн бұрын
You can have my bichir... for free.
@shyampatel4820 3 жыл бұрын
These fish looks like living Dragons. They have scales, spiked back, powerful tail, fins like feet and an impressive reptile like mouth.
@jeffalbillar7625 3 жыл бұрын
If you really wanna see a fish that looks like a dragon, check out the dragon fish.
@samsadowitz1724 3 жыл бұрын
If there's one thing I've learned as a fisherman, is that fish and their food are like cats and empty boxes: if it fits, I eats. It doesn't really matter what kind of fish it is, this is the general rule.
@ruthmeow4262 3 жыл бұрын
And like cats, if it doesn't, they'll try anyways.
@samsadowitz1724 3 жыл бұрын
@@ruthmeow4262 also true.
@morgan1985uk 3 жыл бұрын
@@ruthmeow4262 this is very true! I've seen plenty of fish with prey too big for them stuck in their mouth!
@FerrumBellator 3 жыл бұрын
None of my bichir have tried to eat any of my other fish and they live with tetras 🤷🏼♂️ maybe I've just been lucky.
@_PonyParadise Жыл бұрын
My redtail doesnt care he Will eat things that do infact not fit🤣
@bloodnglitter 3 жыл бұрын
Omg I miss my boy! I had a 20yr old that didn’t survive a move earlier this year. He was my water puppy and would splash the top whenever he was hungry. He was an endy too!
@KpSprofile578 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the Bichir family John and Lisa :) :) have fun with them and enjoy!
@copperridgelife3879 2 жыл бұрын
We always appreciate the example of respect and love you and Lisa represent with your relationship. It's so important in a hobby that requires signifigant amounts of money and when that hobby and relationship is also in the public eye, it's even more important. Love and blessings to you both ❤! You all will never know how much you do.
@dannyhyde7019 3 жыл бұрын
I came across these beautiful fish several years ago now I have have four. They seem so polite while eating, unlike my Arowana and Oscar who eat like it been days. Great video
@Kodygreen10k 3 жыл бұрын
I think it is really worth mentioning substrate. The number 1 cause of Bichir deaths is impaction from eating gravel. Bare bottom or sand is a must for them IMO. I love my Senegal Bichirs, I have an albino and a Platinum. In a tank with a gold fish. Zero issues.
@himlolo Жыл бұрын
So I’m assuming the goldfish got eaten
@Kodygreen10k Жыл бұрын
@@himlolo as long as the gold fish are bigger they didn’t get eaten.
@Johnny-uu5ix 3 жыл бұрын
I've got 8 bichirs now! Love that you did this piece on them. They are definitely my favorite fish to own and watch grow big!
@moseskongi4746 2 жыл бұрын
If you really have 8, you should cook one up and try it. Pretty tasty and surprisingly good
@himlolo Жыл бұрын
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@moseskongi4746 Жыл бұрын
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@andrewoid4711 Жыл бұрын
@@kzgntosbaga6255they are prehistoric, they're from a lineage that split 400 million years ago
@Gobrian44 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to see these guys finally getting love from so big fishtubers! I’d say this is all good. Sengals usually stay around 9-11”. They are also nocturnal and are master escape artist so keep lids secured at all times. Great video watched it 3 times already
@LeonDeVoseII 2 жыл бұрын
Same here! I have a ropefish ( cousin to the bichir) and two bichirs. I am now looking for a second ropefish. Since I found my first one several years ago, I have not been able to find them locally. Do know of any solid online sources?
@xsmockjrx 2 жыл бұрын
I've been saying this for years, I love to see new videos made on them
@Gobrian44 2 жыл бұрын
@@LeonDeVoseII i’ve ordered from exotic fish shop and aqua imports with great success
@alicorydorie5429 3 жыл бұрын
Interesting. Not for me, as I'll never have a tank big enough but I like them. Also love the jealous Oscars photobombing lol
@zalphinian 3 жыл бұрын
I'm not really a big fish person, but Bichers are cool enough I could see getting some Senegal someday.
@Kabaladamawomasp 3 жыл бұрын
You can really tell how in love you are with these fish! Interesting little profile! Would love to see more like this highlighting certain species
@canuckereh9202 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this John. The first thing people do when they see my tanks is point and ask about the bichers (delhezi and senegal). They call them sea serpents, water dragons, legless crocs, etc. Lol. They are in a 135g at the moment while I finish putting together my 320g 8 ft tank filtered by a 100 gallon custom sump bought for $50!!! The 320g was gifted to me unassembled by a great fellow fishkeeper on Craigslist. Gotta love the fish keeping community...most of the time! Lol. It will also be a planted tank with tankmates (ghost knifefish and, of course, Oscar's, etc). Great video. I've been waiting for it. You're "Bikers" look happy and healthy. Keep up the good work. 👍🏼✌🏽🇨🇦
@JamieHitt 3 жыл бұрын
You know, LOL, some of us actually do upgrade our fish tanks. It’s part of the overall journey within the hobby. And it’s an integral aspect of the industry as well. Just saying.
@ineedcoffee3321 Жыл бұрын
I took one of these bad boys home with me over the weekend! Never seen a fish like him before, i was instantly smitten! Was needing info on caring for my new fish and found your awesome video! Thanks for the content!!
@JoshsFish 3 жыл бұрын
Glad your share the same enthusiasm with Polypterus as me! "Alligator dinosaur lizard fish" is now what I shall be calling them haha! If you're happy to do a video review, I'd love to send you a free copy of The Bichir Handbook which myself and a number of other ichthyologists have just published! It covers everything about bichirs, including reconstructions of extinct ones too!
@jsaquaarts4508 3 жыл бұрын
Bichir Hand book is worth it and very informative said by my friend but I havent got one yet, but sooner I'll get one
@richmondlandersenfells2238 2 жыл бұрын
Watching your videos concerning bichirs, makes me glad that mine is still around after 3 years!
@TheHamishX 2 жыл бұрын
As soon as a saw these fish I fell in love. They are like little coelacanth that you can keep. Thanks for this video.
@chinominh489 3 жыл бұрын
I had a ornate bichir a few years ago so I enjoyed watching this video. Hits a nice spot. Hope to see more of these guys in the future.
@davethefishdudesteinbock5518 3 жыл бұрын
The store I used to work at had a store pet Ornate Bicher that was strictly Not For Sale. The owner Loved that Bicher and I got to say it was a Pretty Awesome Fish. Would definitely recommend to someone with a Suitably sized aquarium
@unclejimmy3878 3 жыл бұрын
I'm soo glad you did this piece. I love my Bichir. I treat mine with shrimp, once in a while.
@KiteoHatto 2 жыл бұрын
I saw a barred bichir at the zoo and immediately thought it was one of the coolest fish i've ever seen. Its like a fish caught in mid evolution and it's about to walk on land as a legless lizard.
@jigokutsuushin 3 жыл бұрын
I kept bichirs (delhezi, polli, and senegalus) for almost 10 years until I sold them recently because I'm preparing to move overseas. They're very interesting to watch, especially come feeding time. Incredibly hardy, too. Got hit by a 2-day blackout during a storm and they were just fine because they can breathe air. Bichirs are one of my favorite fish, and I'm surely going to keep them again once my situation permits.
@kendallkahl8725 6 ай бұрын
I love any fish with ganoid scales. Its awesome and gives you a glimpse into a time long long ago when the waters were such a tough neighborhood the fish needed armor plates on their hide just to survive. They all tend to be air breathers so way back they also had to endure nasty stagnant water. Eventually modern scales took over because fish with teardrop shaped thin scales were faster and more maneuverable and grew bigger teeth to get want they wanted but Arrowhead, Saratoga, Gars and the Asian dragon fish and bowfins would look fantastic in one huge tank and along with the Bichirs it would be like stepping back in time. Even a few African butterfly fish could be tossed in for size comparison.
@cichlid_kings 3 жыл бұрын
Very cool video. Glad this was uploaded. After you first picked them up and my wife saw them she had to have one 🤣 LFS had an Ornate Bichir and we picked him up. He's only about 4" so we have him in a tank by him self until he puts on some more size and will be a tank mate for our juvenile Tiger Oscar & adult pleco 😎 Appreciated the care pointers.
@Shade_91 2 жыл бұрын
i used to have 3 18" endlicheri bichirs and they used to love burring their heads in the sand and having those goofy eyes sticking out lol
@danielneighbor4328 3 жыл бұрын
Very well narrated! Keep up the good work. Would enjoy more of these.
@readinow1163 Жыл бұрын
Just picked one up recently because of the way they looked!!! Sticker said these get to be around 18 inches... didn't know there were so many different species! I'm gonna love an aquarium that size!!! I have just the place!!! 😆 🤣 😂 this 2.5 inch bicher is really beautiful, his color & markings 😊
@mitchellportee150 5 ай бұрын
I just got a saddleback from a friend that's about 6 inches and I have it in a 55 gallon aquarium that I have cull cherry shrimp in. It's well planted and he's living his best life.
@donjonesjr.3157 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video John! I have 2 Senegal Bichirs, had them since they were about a little under 2". They are currently around 6" or so now and I love grimmlock and swoop, looking forward to seeing them reach their full size
@Cichlid_4_ever Жыл бұрын
How did you go about feedings when you had them as juveniles? I got my first one and he’s soooo little and have got him to eat worms. But that’s it so far and want him to be able to eat other things. And how often CAN you feed without over feeding them?
@Ryodraco Жыл бұрын
@@Cichlid_4_ever when they're young and growing fast I think you can readily feed them until they look fatter, then wait for them to digest before feeding again. They detect food by scent, so smelly food items are good. If you can get them on sinking pellets as their main diet it will make things a lot easier. If a pellet is too big then just break it into pieces.
@Cichlid_4_ever Жыл бұрын
@@Ryodraco I’ve got him on pellet foods now. He actually took to pellet food rather quickly just hard to feed when I have greedy tank mates. Thankfully I target feed with tubing from my siphon
@Bloodhoundfostermom 3 жыл бұрын
awe,they're adorable !! so was the Oscar swimming infront of the shot .....like,hey,what about me 😊
@notablackipl7738 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome!!!! I'm working on my bichir tank right now! Platinum Senegal is my next purchase. Just got my rope fosh last week and they are just as majestic as the bichir!
@monsai9898 2 жыл бұрын
i had 4 oscars and 4 bichir way back 2000, and fit fine in 125 galons.. i had them for about 6 years before the flood hit us and lose them. i always put a cover on top, oscars can jump out of the water, they're had a pretty sharp eyesight. your feeding techniques was just like mine, feed the oscar first before the bichir. i love your vid man.
@bruce_lero1 3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Really enjoyed your super chill/relaxed delivery on this one! 😃👍
@audrameyer9558 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thank you. They are so neat. I think I like look of the Endlicheri a tad more cause of those cute googly eyes 😁
@dheerajghosh2691 Жыл бұрын
I just got a green Senegal and i keep them with pearl gourami and a plakat betta in the tank, when i feed them live meal worms, ohh the hunter in them lightens up and the way he swallows the meal worms is worth everything
@notoriously_sly3073 3 жыл бұрын
My ornate bichir is my favorite fish in my entire collection, have a lot of love for my sengal bichirs as well. Such an unique, interesting, amazing family of fish.
@jessebelle6596 3 жыл бұрын
Congratulations, what a beautiful fish!! I would just stare at that tank for hours…Enjoy! :)
@jessicahollgarth2727 2 жыл бұрын
I just got one! Its SO awesome! I love him! He's a tiny baby though! Only like 2 1/2 inches long!
@albertteng1191 2 жыл бұрын
Here in our country, we call that dragon fins. Very popular, comes in a variety of patterns. Its considered an auspicious fish coz its like a chinese dragon. Many offices and shops have a tank with one dragon fin for good luck and good business. We feed them guppies, we caught in street canals (of course we get them clean for a few days before feeding them to the dragon)
@hydraardhy8476 2 жыл бұрын
Fun fact they can also walk out of water, and they have lungs, so they can live without water as long as they body are wet. I've two Senegal albino bichirs and one delhezi they're so cute and adorable. 😁😁😁
@albertojara5866 3 жыл бұрын
Love your videos you guys makes it so easy to understand this hobby. I seen one of your pass videos I seen them in the introduction videos, and I can say I was hooked. Watching this show made me go full speed a head lol. I got a Bichir Senegal he is around 6 to 7” at the moment. He is with my Haplochromis, and Alonocaras aquarium. I’m getting a 180 in the next couple of weeks. My question ( finally lol ). Is going to be ok with Fox-6 pump and wave makers running ?. Is been a challenge to feed him, any ideas. Ones again thanks for what you guys are doing. Love your videos. And did I mention I love my Senegal Bichir 👍
@lowerlevelaquatics Жыл бұрын
I love the way they stir up the substrate! Less gravel vacuuming for me
@morgan1985uk 3 жыл бұрын
Been thinking about getting a bichir for a while. Great video 👍🏻
@therineo7839 3 жыл бұрын
They are great growing out a couple now and hopefully, they will be ready to join the flatheads and redtails when I have the 1,000 gallons tank complete. Dude, you and the misses and of course the Prof. and his have helped me so much in the hobby and conversely in other areas of life. Thanks for your service from someone who has been thanked for his path in life, sincerely, stay safe and be chilly or again the "flat-tails" and I will need to stop by when driving through in nearby Indian Head. Lol
@librafrills2815 3 жыл бұрын
Ahh im so hype you have one of these fish and made a video about them! It's somethimg id love to have in future
@MunchkinMoD 3 жыл бұрын
I love them and your oscars. Makes me miss my oscars. I had to rehome them cause they got to big for my 55 gallon tank. 😩 I always wanted to keep the axoloti amphibian but never did. If you get one please post a video would LOVE to see it. Thanks for sharing love the video!
@lyndsaymacdonald5261 3 жыл бұрын
Got 2 Senegals 2 months ago their 5 inches now. My wife fell in love got 6 juvie Albinos and 4 more Senegals the big guys are one we separated them into a 40 breeder and a 10 gal until they grow out and can put them all in my 125 I have cycling rn (fish in cycle with albino corydoras until Senegals go in!!) Super excited to see them all in the big tank 😎
@jamesgreen9372 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the species review. I have never heard of this !
@kinglyzard 2 жыл бұрын
I have two related Ropefish in my 65g and they're wonderful community fish. They love Red Wigglers, night crawlers, frozen bs and bloodworms, live blackworms and even crickets, but they leave even my Rhinogobius alone. Not into eating other fish at all. I started out inheriting a Polypterus and a Common Pleco in my 65 but it was way too small. "Julian" is now in somebody's spacious 200g and I have a nice planted community. The Pleco died before I could rehome it.
@comment.highlighted 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, you’re a lucky guy. Own it and enjoy. Lisa, you rock! 😊
@s.y9308 Жыл бұрын
I have three sponge filters and a tidal 75. I learned alot from you. Tank still filthy
@fishypetkeeping 3 жыл бұрын
I LOVE Bichirs! Maybe someday, I'll be able to have one 😁
@themermaidslairaquatics 3 жыл бұрын
Bichirs are quite literally the best. Mine follow me like dogs now that theyre 8+ inches. I have Gold Dust Bichir (Polypterus palmas buettikoferi), 2 tuegelsi bichirs (Polypterus teugelsi) 1 saddled / endlicheri bichir (Polypterus endlicheri endlicheri), and 1 barred / delhezi bichir (Polypterus delhezi). I want them all! So beautiful and cute!
@Paul-li9hq Жыл бұрын
I kept Ornate Bichirs - they are the easily the prettiest of the group, imho. You'll need a good size tank because the adult size is impressive. They can live for anything up to 15 years and develop quite a significant intelligence... so it's more of a 'proper pet' than a simple tropical fish. Mine were intelligent enough to recognise me as the 'food source' and would zip out and beg like dogs when I approached the tank... No other person approaching the tank elicited that response... I've always felt that because of the higher intelligence, this fish needs something to keep it 'interested' in the aquarium. I used plenty of wood and decor with interesting features for them to swim around, through and investigate...
@karlzone9462 3 жыл бұрын
I hand fed my delhezi every day for 6 months, until i started bleeding frequently form his bites. Since then i feed her a superworm and some pellets 3 times a week. She thrives with 6 electric blue acaras, a brown knife fish and a Golden nugget pleco
@gellioyt2280 3 жыл бұрын
Did u buy ur fish from petco because they have all of those fish at my petco lol also I have a similar setup
@karlzone9462 3 жыл бұрын
@@gellioyt2280 I bought my Delhezi from a wholesaler here in sweden, and the acaras are bred in my town and i got for free
@raphlvlogs271 2 жыл бұрын
they grow really well together with lungfishes and gars.
@Brianhahahaha 2 жыл бұрын
What's your two cents i have a 12 inch pleco that I have had for many years in my 135gl with 4 fancy goldfish. People warn that the pleco will attack the gold fish but it has never touched them. And shows no interest in them at all it only eats green beans cucumbers and maybe some gold fish pellets if it beats the gold fish to them. Now again people warn about these fish and plecos for the same reason but honestly I don't think my pleco would hurt them think I would be safe to add 2 of them to my tank? I'm going to just go to petsmart and get them from there so they are just one solid color I think they are a smaller breed of them. Still researching and asking questions. Thanks for your advice.
@igotboredfkit Жыл бұрын
I love my 9 Senegal's they're about a year old my largest 4 are 3 wild types and one albino already 8-10 inches from what I've found online they're probably females. The other 4 seem to grow slower. They're 5-6 inches but I'm pretty they're all males. The last small one is an albino I think is a female but her growth is slightly stunted she had dropsy and had been there for a few weeks before I got her. She was at a different pet store than I usually buy fish from. I'll leave another comment as a reply to this one and in the regular comment section detailing how I've raised mine as well as my observations and experiences. if that's something your interested in please read it.
@Lightbrightjae 2 жыл бұрын
I just got my lil guy his name (JUMANJI) about 2 weeks ago. I fed him some Mahi mahi as a snack, normal diet is blood worms and fry shrimp. Anywho, he did the spin and omg, he grows incredibly fast. They don’t GROW SLOW at first about 4-5inches is when it slows!
@jeremyblackwater439 6 ай бұрын
I finally visited Skoolz of Fish today! Oh man what a great store. I bought a delhezi and a snail but I’m definitely going back and Rama is a really nice guy
@80Kpml08 2 жыл бұрын
The largest Bichir are a subspecies of the endlicheri. P. congicus. P. Ornatipinnis is my dream fish and the largest of the upper jaw bichir. The Reed or Rope fish is distantly related to the polypterids but they are also really cool dudes.
@streyon 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome fish, congrats!
@survivorturnover Жыл бұрын
criminally underrated dragon
@SJ.RAIDER 2 жыл бұрын
I LOVE THESE FISH!!! GREAT VIDEO
@jeffsers624 3 жыл бұрын
I was about to get one of these, but then I did a bit more research. I found that you can't have these with Plecos. The plecos love the bichir's slim coat and won't leave them alone. One day though....
@Geared84 2 жыл бұрын
Birchirs are great for controlling breeding of other. I have My bichirs with my Cubans in a 75 Gallon. And they get along great, if they need more room I can put them in my 180 gallon.
@xeniyaa1053 3 жыл бұрын
This fish is amazing ❤❤❤ so gorgeous Wish I could have a big tank
@littlemidwestrebornsdolls 2 жыл бұрын
They look like dragons that are nice. Cool looking.
@usmc72409 Жыл бұрын
The lapredei is absolutely amazing. Wish i could do 120 gallon!
@arrowblue3909 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for introducing this fish love it!
@vladline1882 2 жыл бұрын
I have a Polypterus Endli. And I surely loved them
@jeffarab4947 2 жыл бұрын
Yes my aquatic dino reptile mix haha that is a captive breed. The endlis Congo's are amazing and get big of course the wild caught are the best predators of the dinosaur era
@sharonlewis6258 3 жыл бұрын
They are so cool. Love them.
@roycekennethminordevera2870 Жыл бұрын
The Ornate Bichir is the largest of the upper jaw species but the largest of all Bichir species is the Congicus. Wild Caught Bichirs regardless of Species grow much larger than their Captive Bred counter part due the generations of breeding the same lineage of fish. One of the most emphasized traits of a Captive Bred specimen due to inbreeding are they developed Froggy eyes/frog face and a stocky build and a shorter body (I think your Endlicheri are captive Bred? )
@Ryodraco Жыл бұрын
Seems likely. I got my Endli a few years ago when it was young enough to still have external gills, and I'm not sure if it was captive bred or not, but it has a notably longer face than his Endli. It's over 17 inches now and quite a impressive fish, I feel a bit sorry for the ones suffering inbreeding deformities but at least it doesn't seem to have impacted the health of his Endlicheri.
@keepamerica2astrong280 3 жыл бұрын
Very cool and very freaky at the same time. Great vid, thanks...
@s.y9308 Жыл бұрын
I just recently got 3 types and albino bicher. 8/22 yours is so cool what type is your mines don't anything like yours
@kitkatyas 3 жыл бұрын
Oo! Cool
@mrtexican8302 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve only ever had the senegalus varieties but I love them!
@fletchqc9900 3 жыл бұрын
They look so cool. I would pet them, but i don't wanna wake up with less fingers than i was born with.
@thechris1723 3 жыл бұрын
Yes the ornate ones are really nice I have 2 but they're expensive
@supRcoolguy 3 жыл бұрын
Ornate is the largest of *Upper jaw species* *Congiscus* is the Largest of all species at 40+ inches
@edwardsaucedo9223 Жыл бұрын
Underrated and they come in different sizes
@FerrumBellator 3 жыл бұрын
Yay finally my favorite fish. I have an Ornate, Polli, Delhezi, Senegal and an albino Senegal. They do get big though. I started with a 38 bow front, upgraded to a 90 with 30 sump. See how long before I need to get an even bigger tank the Ornate is the largest at approximately 10 inches right now.
@moanooga-9346 3 жыл бұрын
how long did it take for ur ornate to reach 10 inches i just got one its by itself in a 100 gallon its only a couple inches
@FerrumBellator 3 жыл бұрын
@@moanooga-9346 He wasn't growing that fast then I switched him to hikari massivore sinking pellets and he had a growth spurt. Have had him around a year and it's double the size of my Senegal I've had for 6 more months. The ornate is by far my fastest growing bichir. Think it will hit 16 to 18 inches full grown.
@joshuaw.vinson4082 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah my Ornate is currently about 10 inches while my Delhezi is around 8 inches but started both at a 75 gallon tank with a pretty decent size Rope Fish and that Rope Fish swims right under that Ornate named " Puff " at all times and it's pretty unique because it NEVER FAILS that Rope Fish stays right under or over " Puff " and my Delhezi's name is " Stuff ". So " Puff " & " Stuff " 🤣. But at their sizes now I'm currently looking for something around mid 120-150 gallon wise. Good luck with your Bichirs my friend!!!
@FerrumBellator 2 жыл бұрын
@@joshuaw.vinson4082 it's funny how once you have a couple they start piling on top of each other. Mine tend to hang out in a big group when they aren't swimming around.
@audreyvermeulen6140 Жыл бұрын
Cool fish that you have. I also want one.
@armhenyen2398 3 жыл бұрын
Just a nice guy keeping some fish,Nice
@heatherlomax1001 2 жыл бұрын
Great content!!!! Thank you 😁
@rhdfish 3 жыл бұрын
There are 13 bichir species worth collecting, especially wild caught one :)
@jeffarab4947 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly wildcaught are the best
@philiptomarchio9098 3 жыл бұрын
I want one of those so bad but I will not do it without the proper tank. Thank you John for stressing that fact!
@jamalwalker2104 Жыл бұрын
Just picked up one today for my chiclid tank
@badgoat666 Жыл бұрын
This exactly answers my question about compatibility with oscars 😁👌
@cjvilleneuve1566 3 жыл бұрын
wow,that has to be one of the coolest fish upthere
@LeonDeVoseII 2 жыл бұрын
I have kept these guys and their cousins the rope/reed fish for more than 10 years. I was asking myself whether you had any impressions of bichirs. I had not seen anything. Then I saw your "New Fish" video. I have a 72 gal half circle, so I need to stay with the smaller varieties. I can rarely find them locally. Do you have any recommended online sources?
@tannerolafson3619 3 жыл бұрын
My local fish store has a few of these guys and I’m so tempted to buy them
@canuckereh9202 3 жыл бұрын
Just do it! They're fantastic. 👍🏼
@tannerolafson3619 3 жыл бұрын
My tanks a community with small tetras
@LOCALGXEKK Жыл бұрын
Tetras
@Peregrine1989 3 жыл бұрын
YAY... a guide to my favorite fish. Its on a do not import list in Australia (Note this is not do not sell or breed. The government are okay with them being rare, as that will stop people dumping them) so they cost over $100 a for a Senagal, and over $500 for anything else... But one day.... ONE DAY... I will have one.
@dodedraws1379 Жыл бұрын
Amazing video! I have a question... I have a tank with two dojo loaches in it, thinking of getting one more. I have six zebra danios. Will the Bichir eat any of the fish? Im thinking of getting one but Im not sure...
@gamera1962 2 жыл бұрын
They are pretty much blind. That’s why they play with their food. So they can tell if it will fit in their mouth.
@robertgross3061 3 жыл бұрын
How often do you do water changes on that big of tank? What percentage of water? Do you use the water for watering outside landscapes? Just interested to know. Maybe do a complete water change video on that size of tank if ya haven't already. Really enjoy y'alls videos. Thanks.
@synivy4576 2 жыл бұрын
The betta comments u guys are hilarious😂😂I do miss watching y’all imma start back‼️
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