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:
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Distinct albino coloration with pale gold or white body and red eyes
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Hardy, long-lived species with a unique, ancient look
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Capable of breathing air—can survive in lower-oxygen environments
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Peaceful but will eat smaller fish that can fit in its mouth
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Adds movement and personality to the bottom of large aquariums
Care Information:
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Scientific Name: Polypterus senegalus albino
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Adult Size: 30–35 cm (12–14 inches)
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Temperature: 24–28°C
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pH Range: 6.5–7.8
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Tank Size: Minimum 200 litres with secure lid (they are escape artists)
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Diet: Carnivorous – accepts sinking pellets, frozen shrimp, bloodworms, and small pieces of fish or prawn
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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
Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.
Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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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
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DPD Next Day: 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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DX Next Day (Heavy Items & Small Aquariums): 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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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
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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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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