Common name: Weeksii Bichir, Weeks' Bichir, Fat-headed Bichir, Mottled Bichir Scientific name: Polypterus Weeksii Average Adult Fish Size: 22 iches...
Profiles Tropical Oddballs
Oddball tropical fish are just that, they are oddballs and do not generally fit under any other category. With many different shapes and sizes as well as habitats they can often be one of the most interesting of tropical fish to keep.
These fish profiles of oddballs explain the best water parameters to keep them in as well as tank set up and other tank mates which you could keep with them. We have tried to list as much additional information too so you can impress your friends and family when they ask about the special fish in your aquarium!
Common name: Retropinnis Bichir, West African Bichir Scientific name: Polypterus Retropinnis Average Adult Fish Size: 14 inches / 35 cm...
Common name: Delhizi Bichir, Armored Bichir, Barred Bichir, Banded Bichir Scientific name: Polypterus Delhezi Average Adult Fish Size: 17 iches...
Common name: Arapaima, Pirarucu Scientific name: Arapaima Gigas Average Adult Fish Size: 15 feet / 450 cm!! Place of Origin:...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3RqU8CnxcE Common name: Leporinus Scientific name: Leporinus Fasciatus Average Adult Fish Size: 12 inches / 30 cm Place of Origin:...
http://youtu.be/97ZaftrvEws Common name: Long-nosed Distichodus Scientific name: Distochodus Lusosso Average Adult Fish Size: 15 inches / 37.5cm Place of Origin:...