Ornatipinnis Polypterus (Bichir)

(Grows to- 22")(Temp- 76-82)(How many?-best as singles)  Also called the Ornate Bichir.  A hardy bottom dweller that feeds at night. Provide hiding spots and a tight cover. Suitable with similar size fish,  but may swallow small fish such as guppies but will accept sinking pellets and frozen foodsNative to Africa. They are related to ropefish, and are members of a group of fish that  dates back 160 million years. (Polypterus ornatipinnis)