Gold Dust Bichir - Polypterus palmas "buettikoferi" (Senegal River) Marine Testing an essential aspect in managing

an essential aspect in managing water quality in various applications such as aquariums

with a tank length of at least 75 cm recommended

some Corydoradinae catfish can release defensive toxins into confined water

but they must not be expected to live on leftovers alone

Males may flare their gills and fins during display

Gold Dust Bichir - Polypterus palmas "buettikoferi" (Senegal River) Marine Testing an essential aspect in managingGold Dust Bichir Polypterus palmas The Gold Dust Bichir is a prehistoric looking freshwater predator with a long armoured body, small finlets along the back and attractive golden brown speckling that gives the fish its popular trade name. Often sold as Palmas Buettikoferi, Gold Dust Palmas Bichir or Buettikofers Bichir, this is a fascinating bottom dwelling species for aquarists who want something unusual, hardy and full of ancient character. It is