Nile Bichir (Polypterus bichir bichir) Bass The species is not very

The species is not very aggressive and can be kept together with similar sizes fish

Its sleek body

be prepared to have a very high feeder-fish bill

they will readily move out into faster waters to feed and to ward off potential competitors

This fish has so many common names

Nile Bichir (Polypterus bichir bichir) Bass The species is not veryPolypterus bichir, the Nile bichir, is a fish which lives in the Nile. So rarer subspecies from Lake Chad can command a significanly higher price. It is a dark grayish color on the top, with a dark vertical marking and bands on the flank. This marking is more prominent on juveniles, and fades as the fish grows.