{"product_id":"albino-senegal-bichir","title":"Albino Senegal Bichir","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Albino Red Eye Senegal Bichir, also known as the Albino Dinosaur Eel or Albino Dragonfin, is a fascinating member of the Polypteridae family. This distinctive variety features a beautiful creamy-white to pale ivory or soft golden-yellow body accented by striking pink to red eyes. Its elongated, eel-like body with scales, and unique row of flag-like dorsal finlets give it a prehistoric appearance, making it a captivating addition to freshwater aquariums. Native to the rivers and streams of Africa, the Senegal Bichir possesses specialized lung-like organs that allow it to breathe atmospheric air. Its distinctive lobed pectoral fins help maneuver and explore along the aquarium bottom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Albino Red Eye Senegal Bichir thrives in a well-established aquarium of at least 75 gallons, preferably with ample bottom space, a soft sandy substrate, and plenty of hiding places among driftwood, caves, and smooth rocks. Although generally peaceful toward larger tankmates, this species is considered semi-aggressive due to its predatory nature and \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emay consume smaller fish or invertebrates that fit into its mouth. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimarily nocturnal, the Senegal Bichir spends much of its time resting or exploring the aquarium bottom, becoming more active during the evening hours. A tight-fitting, securely covered aquarium is essential to prevent escape, while maintaining access to the water's surface for breathing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Albino Red Eye Senegal Bichir is a hardy carnivore with a hearty appetite. Due to its relatively poor eyesight, it relies heavily on its excellent sense of smell and touch to locate food. Its diet should consist of a variety of protein-rich foods, including sinking carnivore pellets, frozen or freeze-dried bloodworms, tubifex worms, earthworms, brine shrimp, krill, chopped shrimp, and other meaty preparations. Feeding during the evening hours is recommended when this species is naturally most active.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate Purchase Size: 3\" to 5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LiveAquaria","offers":[{"title":"M - 5\"","offer_id":67696722477299,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/9497\/1635\/files\/AlbinoBichirinaNaturalPlantedAquarium_3.jpg?v=1791683032","url":"https:\/\/www.liveaquaria.com\/products\/albino-senegal-bichir","provider":"LiveAquaria","version":"1.0","type":"link"}