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The male Demasoni Cichlid also displays the typical spots on the anal fin, and is considerably larger than the female. The female of this species is not as brilliantly colored, and lacks the spots on the anal fin.\n\u003cp\u003e\nA large aquarium with plenty of caves and hiding places is ideal for these fish. An aragonite-based substrate is recommended in order to maintain the necessary high pH and alkalinity.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nFor best results in spawning, the males should be kept with at least three females. The female will spawn on a flat rock, and will take the unfertilized eggs into her mouth and will follow closely behind the male until he releases the sperm to fertilize the eggs. The female will then incubate the eggs for approximately three weeks before releasing the fry. 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This species is Captive-Bred, but is endemic to the streams and rivers of Africa. As with other members of the primitive \u003cem\u003ePolypteridae\u003c\/em\u003e family, the Cuvier Bichir has the unique ability to survive out of water. With a lung-like paired swim bladder and gills to help breathing, the Cuvier Bichir can spend short periods of time on land, but must soon return to its water environment for adequate respiration. This species is brown in color with an elongated snakelike body.\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe Cuvier Bichir does best in a large \"oddball\" aquarium with other large, passive fish. When provided with plenty of open swimming areas, rocks and crevices, the Cuvier Bichir is not usually aggressive toward tank mates. This species is semi-aggressive in the fact that they will swallow any fish or invertebrate that they can fit into their mouth. Be careful in choosing passive tank mates for the Bichir, as they are very passive towards other large fish. 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As with other members of the primitive \u003cem\u003ePolypteridae\u003c\/em\u003e family, the Delhezi Bichir has the unique ability to survive out of water. With a lung-like paired swim bladder and gills to help breathing, the Delhezi Bichir can spend short periods of time on land, but must soon return to its water environment for adequate respiration. This species is snakelike in shape with a tapered, blunt head and is silver\/grey in appearance with many black vertical bars covering the back of the fish. Their mouth is relatively small when compared to other Bichir. \n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Delhezi Bichir does best in a large \"oddball\" aquarium with other large, passive fish. When provided with plenty of open swimming areas, rocks and crevices, the Delhezi Bichir is not usually aggressive toward tank mates. This species is semi-aggressive in the fact that they will swallow any fish or invertebrate that they can fit into their mouth, but they are very passive towards other large fish. Be sure to provide an aquarium of more than 100 gallons if incorporating another Bichir with the Delhezi. Prone to jumping, a tight, well-sealed aquarium lid is required.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEggs are deposited on clumps of vegetation; however, breeding in the hobbyist's aquarium setting is not common.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA carnivorous fish, the Delhezi Bichir requires live food in its diet as well as chopped meats and beef heart.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Purchase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small: 1\" to 2\"; Medium: 2\" to 3\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LiveAquaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48326301712627,"sku":null,"price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/9497\/1635\/files\/lg_80667_delhezi_bichir_1211192-059_76ab8738-5281-4cff-9233-ca61f1341ff2.jpg?v=1767222176"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/9497\/1635\/collections\/th89938GermanBlueRam.jpg?v=1766593158","url":"https:\/\/www.liveaquaria.com\/collections\/freshwater-fish.oembed?page=30","provider":"LiveAquaria","version":"1.0","type":"link"}