Platinum Lapradei Koliba Bichir (Polypterus lapradei) Sizes:12 inches tight-fitting lid required

tight-fitting lid required

You’ll also need a very tightly-fitting cover as rays will sometimes (particularly when feeding)come right up to the water surface and may breach as much as half their body

but they make an amazing addition to any tank

laterally compressed body and flowing ribbon-like fin that runs along the underside

Platinum Lapradei Koliba Bichir (Polypterus lapradei) Sizes:12 inches tight-fitting lid requiredPlatinum Lapradei Bichir (Polypterus lapradei) The Platinum Lapradei Bichir is a rare and eye catching variation of the classic Lapradei bichir, prized for its pale white to cream colored body and dragon like appearance. Its long armored body, large pectoral fins, and prehistoric look make it one of the most impressive oddball fish available in the hobby. Unlike standard Lapradei bichirs, the platinum variety displays reduced dark pigmentation, giving