Albino Senegal Bichir 10cm


Price:
Sale price£29.95
Stock:
10 IN STOCK

Click & Collect available at Tropical Supplies

Usually ready in 1 hour, if your item says pre order you will receive an email once we have the stock.

Description

Albino Senegal Bichir – Hardy, Prehistoric Predator with Striking Colouration
(Polypterus senegalus albino)

The Albino Senegal Bichir is a captivating freshwater species known for its creamy white to pinkish body, red eyes, and unmistakable prehistoric appearance. A naturally occurring color variant of Polypterus senegalus, this bichir retains all the fascinating traits of its wild-type counterpart—elongated body, armoured scales, and rows of dorsal finlets—while offering a more visually dramatic appearance.

These bottom-dwelling fish are peaceful yet predatory, best suited for aquariums with similarly sized or larger tank mates.

Key Features:

  • Distinct albino coloration with pale gold or white body and red eyes

  • Hardy, long-lived species with a unique, ancient look

  • Capable of breathing air—can survive in lower-oxygen environments

  • Peaceful but will eat smaller fish that can fit in its mouth

  • Adds movement and personality to the bottom of large aquariums

Care Information:

  • Scientific Name: Polypterus senegalus albino

  • Adult Size: 30–35 cm (12–14 inches)

  • Temperature: 24–28°C

  • pH Range: 6.5–7.8

  • Tank Size: Minimum 200 litres with secure lid (they are escape artists)

  • Diet: Carnivorous – accepts sinking pellets, frozen shrimp, bloodworms, and small pieces of fish or prawn

  • Compatibility: Best with other large, non-aggressive species

Why Choose the Albino Senegal Bichir?
With its striking appearance and unusual swimming style, the Albino Senegal Bichir is a standout in any predator or oddball aquarium. Ideal for aquarists looking to add both visual impact and prehistoric charm to their tank, it’s a hardy, rewarding species for those with the space to accommodate it.

Click & Collect

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Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.


Local Delivery

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  • Minimum spend: £50

  • Delivery up to 10 miles: £10

  • Delivery up to 25 miles: £20

Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.

Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.

Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival. 


Dry Goods Delivery

  • DPD Next Day: 1 working day (order before 12 noon)

  • DX Next Day (Heavy Items & Small Aquariums): 1 working day (order before 12 noon)

  • Express Pallet: 1–3 working days

If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.

Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.


Pre-Order

If an item says “Pre-Order,” it’ll be sent out as soon as it arrives with us.
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Livestock Delivery


Thursday Delivery – £24

  • Dispatched Wednesday afternoon

  • Delivered Thursday before 1pm

  • Order by Wednesday 12 noon

  • Minimum spend: £50

Friday Delivery – £24

  • Dispatched Thursday afternoon

  • Delivered Friday before 1pm

  • Order by Thursday 12 noon

  • Minimum spend: £50

Saturday Delivery – £29

  • Dispatched Friday afternoon

  • Delivered Saturday before 1pm

  • Order by Friday 12 noon

  • Minimum spend: £50


📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?

No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).


🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!

You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.


⚠️ Delivery Exclusions

Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:

Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands

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