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Tiger Birchir
✅Lifespan The average bichir lifespan is usually 10-15 years in captivity. However, it’s not out of the...
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x✅Lifespan
The average bichir lifespan is usually 10-15 years in captivity. However, it’s not out of the question for them to hit 20 years of age if they receive perfect care (and have good genetics).
✅Appearance
The general appearance of bichirs is very ancient and prehistoric. These ray-finned fish have been around for millions of years in one form or another and have undergone very little change over that period of time.
They look kind of like a cross between a snake and an eel, and can grow to be quite long. On the top of their backs they have a series of spiny dorsal fins.
✅The dinosaur bichir (aka Senegal bichir) is one of the most popular types you can find. They’re mostly grey and are usually not as large as most other types of bichirs.
In some instances, they’ll come in a lighter grey (almost white) and even pink and blue. Their bodies are pretty much the classic bichir mold, and they don’t have any particular feature that deviates.
✅Tank Size
The minimum recommended tank size for these fish is around 90 gallons for one. The size of these fish and their activity level means they need ample room so they can swim and feel comfortable.
Water Parameters
Bichir are pretty hardy and can survive in a fairly wide range of water parameters. With that being said, there is a recommended window that you should aim for if you want them to be as healthy as possible.
- Water temperature: 74°F to 82°F
- pH levels: 6.2 to 7.8
- Water hardness: Soft
- KH: 5-20 dKH
Even though bichir can get their oxygen from the surface you should always perform regular water changes and monitor the levels in your aquarium with a test kit. Being consistent with this will ensure that they live a long healthy life.
One of the nice things about bichir is that they do well with a variety of habitat decorations. You can add plants, driftwood, or caves and they won’t mind one way or the other.
Since bichirs are carnivores you’ll need to ensure that they’re getting enough protein-rich food in their diet to stay healthy. They also eat at night which is another consideration that makes them a bit different from a lot of popular freshwater fishes.
Because of their nocturnal nature, you’ll want to time their feedings appropriately. Nighttime or early in the morning before their lights are off is a good choice. Trying to reprogram a fish away from their natural feeding behavior is an uphill battle. It’s better to work with them!
In terms of their actual diet, this is where bichir care can get a little trickier than other fish. You shouldn’t rely on pellets or flake food and instead need to give them a mix of protein-rich live, dry, and frozen foods. This will provide them with enrichment and activate their predatory instincts which is a lot of fun to watch!
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Shipping and DOAs Policy
xImportant Notes:
Our goal is to use the fastest delivery service possible, although the shipping fee may be higher, we always want our customers to be satisfied and make sure the livestock arrives at your door safe and healthy.
** DOA POLICY UPDATED AUGUST 02 2023
- For any livestock, you have in your order. If there is any dead problem during transportation. You can send us an email and the video of you receiving the package, if there is more than 50% damage, we will send a replacement, and if less than 50% we will send store credit.
** Area do not ship.
- Western Australia.
- Tasmania.
- Northern Territory.
** Shipping Unit.
- Startrack premium for livestock and Auspost for others.
- StarTrack Company - StarTrack best courier in Australia (StarTrack Courier Service company of Australia's post office).
- Auspost – Australia Post (Australia's national postal service provider).
- We only ship from Monday to Wednesday.
- Any orders you make from noon Wednesday onward will be processed the next Monday.
- All orders from Monday to noon of Wednesday will be shipped out in the same week.
- For any livestock you have in your order, we will ship them via express services such as Toll and Startrack Premium. This will usually take 24 - 48 hours to reach you. (after leaving our workshop)
** How long is the shipping time for livestock?
- Shipping time is 24-48 hours for live goods.
** For other shipping.
- If you choose express shipping will be 1-3 days for business and 5-7 days for standard shipping.
Micro Aquatic Care Instructions
xOur shop always delivers healthy shrimp and fish with the best color of their own.
However, the shrimp and fish you receive may be discolored and the reason of this issue is strong vibration during transportation and they're not be fed during the transport period
To handle this problem we highly recommend to you:
🚩Let the fish relax helps them adapt to any changes in water temperature in the tank. Also prevents pH shock - an imbalance between the water in the shop tank and your tank.
🚩Place the fish bag in a cool, corner, and dark place. Prevent the bag from being bumped, slipped, or dropped. This'll give your new fish a good recovery and acclimatization after a shaky ride from the shop to your home.
🚩Feed your old fish first to distract them, preventing them from bullying your new fish.
🚩Your new aquarium tank should have a pH of zero ammonia and chlorine before adding new fish.
🚩Turn off the lights, reduce the glare in the room, or limit the light entering the aquarium. This will help the new fish not be stressed.
- Providing them with excellent water quality, giving them a good environment, and feeding them.
- Fish that live in exceptional-quality water conditions shine brighter and are far more vibrant
- Use water conditioner
- A water conditioner is essential for a healthy tank and colorful, lively fish.
- Provide good filtration
- Perform weekly water changes
- Perform weekly maintenance
- Provide correct temperatures:
- Aquarium size
- Safe retreats
- Lighting
- Tank mates
- Species numbers
- Color Enhancing Fish Food
- Color Enhancing Vegetables, Fruit, Herbs, And Other Things:
- Bell peppers
- Bok choy
- Kale
- Winter squash
- Broccoli
- Collards
- Pumpkin
- Mustard greens
- Crushed and Powdered Herbs are a good diet supplement:
- Turmeric
- Garlic
- Basil
- Coriander
- Parsley
- Healthy social environment-Making sure the social environment is balanced
- Premium fish food – using a variety of foods provides your fish with essential vitamins and minerals, keeping them healthy
- Spirulina, for example, is a type of algae known to enhance pigment in fish naturally
- Bloodworms, brine shrimp, and krill are other natural color-enhancing foods.
- LED lighting – available in many color spectrums, LED lighting is another way of enhancing fish hue.
- Vitamin supplements – adding supplements to your fish diet can also help improve their coloring.
- Using the Art of Color to Enhance Fish Pigmentation in an Aquarium
- Contrasting colors in an aquarium is a great way to make the tank ‘pop’ with life and vitality
- Choosing the gravel, plants, and decorations for the tank
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