Ornate Bichir (Polypterus ornatipinnis) Sizes:4 - 4.5 inches It takes on a rounder

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

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

It is known from the Mekong and Chao Phraya drainages in central Indochina

25 m and a weight up to 2

Avoid: Small fish (will be eaten) and overly aggressive tank mates

Ornate Bichir (Polypterus ornatipinnis) Sizes:4 - 4.5 inches It takes on a rounderThe 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.