🐟 Albino Senegal Bichir (Polypterus senegalus)
Freshwater Predator • Ancient Primitive Fish • Bottom-Dwelling Species • Hardy Oddball
 
📋 The Albino Senegal Bichir (Polypterus senegalus) is a striking aquarium oddball, prized for its golden-white body, pink eyes, and glowing appearance. This albino morph of the classic Senegal Bichir retains the same hardy, prehistoric traits as the wild form, including its elongated body, armored scales, and distinctive dorsal finlets.
An adaptable and durable freshwater predator, the Albino Senegal Bichir spends most of its time slowly patrolling the bottom of the tank, especially during the evening. Despite its size and hunting ability, it is calm and coexists well with medium-to-large tank mates.
With proper care, this species becomes a long-lived, impressive hardy oddball that brings a unique, ancient look to large freshwater aquariums.
 
💡 Highlights
✨ Golden Albino Coloration: Bright creamy-white tones with pink or red eyes
⚪ Hardy Freshwater Predator: Adaptable and durable species
📏 Compact Bichir Size: Grows 30–40 cm, manageable for many large tanks
✅ Ancient Primitive Fish: Air-breathing with armored scales
🐟Bottom-Dwelling Hunter: Crepuscular and slow-moving