Which Birchirs...

[StingrayKid]

Okay, I'm getting my 55 soon and this is what I'm putting in it so far: A Delhezi Birchir, a Ropefish from my 30 gallon, and a Senegal Birchir. I was thinking though, is there another species of Birchir that I could add? I'm just curious. Could anyone point any Birchirs besides the ones I listed above on THIS site? Thanks.

 

[samsung-401]

another senegals?

 

[StingrayKid]

Yeah, I was thinking of a different species.(Note my post above)

Could anyone point out any Brichirs besides the ones I listed?

 

[Cody]

in a 55 u probably wouldnt want another type of birchir they would get aggressive wen they got bigger, but if u wanna try it out, may b and ornate birchir

 

[astroboy]

An ornate will grow a little large for a 55g (2 feet long and as thick as your wrist), but it will take a while before he gets that size.

Try a species of P. palmas.
A P. palmas polli, P. palmas palmas, P. palmas buettikoferi.
A P. retropinnis (either retropinnis retropinnis or retropinnis lowei) stay smaller as well. They stay relatively small (~1 foot)

 

[BichirKeeper]

Put a Palmas in, that should round it out. I would consider looking at a larger tank in a few years, though.

 

[StingrayKid]

Okay here's my plan:

I'm going to cycle my new tank when I get it by fishless cycling.

I'll then get it all set up for the Birchirs and my Ropefish. (finishing touches)

I will then put in my Ropefish and make sure it's okay for more fish.

I'll order my Senegal and Delhezi to start off the Brichirs.

I might add the Palmas after I get some more money.

Thanks for the help everyone!