Ornate Bichir (Polypterus ornatipinnis) Sizes:4 - 4.5 inches A relatively peaceful fish

A relatively peaceful fish

It takes on a rounder full body shape then the normal blood parrot

and its long dorsal fin make this fish look striking

Oxygen: Moderate to high dissolved oxygen preferred

The Peruvian Altum Angelfish is a highly sought-after variant of Pterophyllum scalare

Ornate Bichir (Polypterus ornatipinnis) Sizes:4 - 4.5 inches A relatively peaceful fishThe ornate bichir is the most popular of all bichirs, mainly due to its colors and patterns. It is the most attractive looking bichir. All bichirs possess a modified swim bladder that allows them to breathe atmospheric air and live in water that is very low in oxygen. In fact, they are often able to live out of water for extended periods of time as long as they remain moist.