Lapradei Koliba Bichir (Polypterus lapradei) Sizes:5 - 6 inches Maximum Adult Size: 4–5 feet

Maximum Adult Size: 4–5 feet (48–60 inches)

Avoid over-reliance on feeder fish to reduce disease risk

Maximum Adult Size: 30–36 inches

Recommended: 180–300+ gallons for adults

This species can exceed 3–4 feet (36–48+ inches) in proper conditions

Lapradei Koliba Bichir (Polypterus lapradei) Sizes:5 - 6 inches Maximum Adult Size: 4–5 feetPolypterus is a genus of freshwater fish in the bichir family (family Polypteridae) of the order Polypteriformes. They live in various areas in Africa, including the Nile and the Congo Rivers. Bichirs are primitive fishes and one of few with lungs that functions equally as well in water as in air.