Ornate Bichir
Polypterus ornatipinnis
Larger beautifully-patterned bichir; similar care to senegal, needs more space.
More than a design — your whole aquarium, handled
Skapelab plans the scape and everything you need to build and run it.
A design for your tankA hand-illustrated layout, sized to your exact tank and skill level.
Stocking picked for youCompatible fish & invertebrates, chosen and quantified for the tank.
Exact shopping listEvery plant, stone and piece of gear — with how much of each to buy.
Step-by-step setupSubstrate, cycling, planting and stocking, in the right order.
Care & remindersA maintenance schedule with reminders when each task comes due.
Water-test logbookLog your parameters and track the tank on your own dashboard.
Care at a glance
oddballType
24"Adult size
125 galMinimum tank
1+Group size
peacefulTemperament
75-82°FTemperature
6.5-7.5pH
5-15GH
Meaty frozen/live foods, sinking pelletsDiet
bottomSwimming zone
moderateCare level
YesPlant-safe
Build a tank for Ornate Bichir
Design a complete aquascape around Ornate Bichir — Skapelab picks compatible tankmates, plants, hardscape and gear, sized to your tank. Free.
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