Barred AKA Armored Bichir (Polypterus delhezi) - Tank-Bred!

* For the safety of our animals, we now ship live fish exclusively via UPS Next Day Air.  If your order contains this item, you will only see UPS Next Day Air as a shipping option during checkout * The Barred Bichir is one of the most beautifully-marked bichir species and is a marvelous fish for the large predator aquarium!   The Barred Bichir (Polypterus delhezi) is a very popular bichir species among large ornamental fish enthusiasts, largely due to its black bar pattern. This fish is very eel-like in appearance and is sometimes referred to as a "dinosaur eel," although it is not a true eel. It is an extremely hardy species that is very versatile. All bichirs posess 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. The Barred Bichir is primarily nocturnal, but will often become active during daytime hours once