Ornatipinnis Polypterus (Bichir)

(Grows to- 12")(Temp- 70-80)(How many?-best as singles, as they will sometimes fight among themselves.)  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 and neons.   Feed a variety of meaty foods such as krill, bloodworms, clams. Native to Africa. They are related to ropefish, and are members of a group of fish that  dates back 160 million years. (Polypterus ornatipinnis)