Gold Dust Bichir
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The Gold Dust Bichir, or Buettikofer's Bichir (Polypterus palmas buettikoferi) is a long slender fish that is light yellow-brown in color with slightly darker brown markings. It has large, paddle-like pectoral fins and a rounded tail.
QUICK FACTS:
| Scientific Name: | Polypterus buettikoferi |
| Minimum Tank Size: | 75 Gallons |
| Care Level: | Moderate |
| Temperament: | Semi-Aggresive |
| Water Conditions: | 26 -28 °C (78.8-82.4°F), pH 7.0 - 7.2 |
| Max. Size: | 27.9-35.6cm (11-14 ") |
| Color Form: | |
| Diet: | Carnivore |
| Origin: | Africa |
| Family: | Polypteridae |
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