{"product_id":"barred-aka-armored-bichir-polypterus-delhezi","title":"Barred AKA Armored Bichir - Polypterus delhezi","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Delhezi Bichir (\u003cem data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"80\"\u003ePolypterus delhezi\u003c\/em\u003e),\u003c\/strong\u003e also known as the barred or banded bichir, is a captivating freshwater species native to the Congo River Basin in Central Africa. Renowned for its prehistoric appearance and hardy nature, this species is a popular choice among aquarists seeking an exotic addition to their tanks.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"189\" class=\"\"\u003e🐟 Species Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"617\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"251\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"251\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"212\"\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"20\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePolypterus delhezi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"309\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"309\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"270\"\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eDelhezi Bichir, Barred Bichir, Banded Bichir, Armored Bichir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"361\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"361\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"322\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eCongo River Basin, Central Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"411\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"411\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"372\"\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eUp to 17 inches (43 cm) in captivity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"465\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"465\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"426\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e10–15 years with proper care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"519\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"519\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"480\"\u003eBehavior\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eNocturnal, solitary, bottom-dwelling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"617\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"617\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"530\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eCarnivorous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eImage in this listing is for reference only. Actual fish may slightly vary. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eImage of fish available not an exact image of the fish you will receive. We rotate stocks almost monthly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eYou will get same type, color \u0026amp; same grade. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eAll live fish are quarantined and we made sure they are healthy, active and eating before listing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eWe ship Every Tuesday-Thursday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eAll sizes listed are approximate. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eHealthy Tropical Live Fish from Rockland Aquarium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Danaqua Live Fish \u0026 More","offers":[{"title":"4.5”-5”","offer_id":42477684555870,"sku":null,"price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/4802\/5182\/files\/834B794F-EC9D-401E-B06C-AEB4BC70EB86.jpg?v=1771711714","url":"https:\/\/danaqualivefish.com\/products\/barred-aka-armored-bichir-polypterus-delhezi","provider":"Danaqua Live Fish \u0026 More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}