Awesome! on videos --like this one-- that you've included & use text graphics for your messaging & not just audio make the video equally accessible to EVERYONE, regardless of their hearing
Wow, they really are like half fish, half amphibians! It makes perfect sense that they are brilliant escape artists; it was their ability to venture outside the water that lead to the birth of amphibians. How insanely cool is that!
I originally bought him to help with a guppy over-population problem, he was eating all of the guppies that I culled. . . And then, I started feeling bad for the guppies and I stopped feeding them to him.
also they're only quarrelsome with their own species if kept in an unsuitable tank. The tank needs to have plenty of hiding spaces for all so they don't have to fight over them, or no hiding places at all. if you go for the bare look you can have plenty of bichirs and the make poly piles where they all pile on top of each other
The Dave given space they grow quite quickly mine grew from 5" to 12" in 6 months or so. the problem with smaller tanks is that although they may appear healthy they can get stunted very easily
Yes, some do get quite large, but this is the smallest one that I know of. I am working on another, more informative and beautiful video about this fish. :-D
Wow . . . That's a lot of Bichirs ! They're such great fish. I am working on a follow-up video about this guy. My video-making skills have improved a lot this video was made. So, the next one will be even better !!!
When they are young the red external gills are normal. They are red because they contain blood / hemoglobin which is used for the uptake and transfer of oxygen. As they age, the external gills will eventually disappear.
My delhezi had a black outline at the bottom of its tail fin and it got me worried. I checked it and it didn't look like fin rot to me so I checked other delhezis and found your video and yours also have that black outline. I feel relieved haha . Because that outline just appeared suddenly
I'm glad that the video was able to help. I have a second video on this species if you're interested. It's even better than this one! th-cam.com/video/opqKm9I0Bjk/w-d-xo.html
I have heard the same thing on the internet, but these are earth worms, not aquatic worms. I have never had a problem with them, and I've been doing it for 25 years or so. I really don't see how a terrestrial invertebrate could cause a disease that would affect an aquatic vertebrate. Diseases are usually very specific as to what type of creatures they affect. How do wild fish survive? I would think that they eat earthworms on a fairly regular basis. However, the risk is yours alone. What works for me, may not work for you. Make sure that whatever earthworms you use are not exposed to toxins such as pesticides and herbicides. Other than that, I figure that you'll be o.k. . . . .
Please help my juvinile delhezi recently developed external gils and now he's going crazy and it looks like hes trying to scrape them off ?? Can anyone give more info
I've never seen that behavior before. Is it housed with other fish, that might be nipping at it's ext. gills? Another possibility is some sort of external parasite in its gills. Polypterids can develop a type of flatworm known as a Monogenean worm that will grow out of their skin and gills. Look for tiny external worms . . . btw, those external gills shouldn't have developed recently, they should have been there when it was born. . . . Best of luck
They do share many similarities. Besides the external gills, they also both have the ability to regenerate lost limbs. Very few creatures can do that, however it is quite common in salamanders. By the way, I love your screen name !!!
It really does! They share many characteristics with amphibians . . . My next video is all about this Bichir, all grown up. It goes into a lot more depth on these cool fish. Be sure to check it out.
Yes, they do. I fact there are several similarities between this fish and amphibians. Polypterus can regenerate missing limbs just like axolotyls. Not many creatures can do that !
@@TheDave333 It's called that because it's skull is similar to that of a real killer whale. There's also the pygmy killer whale. It called that for the same reason as it's bigger false cousin. But the pygmy part is because they grow 8 feet long.
Are you interested in which camera I used to film this video ?
There is a link to the exact model in the video description above.
The Dave I have never seen a fish with external gills, even if they are temporary. Incredible!
Great video. I love these fish. I subbed hoping you'll post more as it grows up.
I do plan on making a follow up video of this guy soon. I am waiting until he grows more, he's getting there. Thanks for watching.
Awesome! on videos --like this one-- that you've included & use text graphics for your messaging & not just audio make the video equally accessible to EVERYONE, regardless of their hearing
I agree, most of my videos use text only. That is how I will continue to make them in the future.
Wow, they really are like half fish, half amphibians! It makes perfect sense that they are brilliant escape artists; it was their ability to venture outside the water that lead to the birth of amphibians. How insanely cool is that!
It's very cool! A great transitional species. In many ways, humans are just fancy fish!!!
This is way better than Jurassic Park!! Time to do research on their evolution. Excellent cinematography... again!
Thank you, he's one of my favorite fish !
i like this tank set up and the fish
your videos are awesome. keep up the great work my man :)
Thank you . . I will :-D
very informative and well made video.
Thank you. I am working on a second one about this fish right now. It should be much more informative.
@@TheDave333 I have a 12 inch ornate, I did also have a juvenile saddled but the ornate ate it.
I love bichirs! I have a w/c endli, lap koliba, albino sen and ornate... Waiting on w/c weeksii!!
Nice. You sound like a real fan of the Polypterus. Thaks for watching my video.
Cool fish!
I originally bought him to help with a guppy over-population problem, he was eating all of the guppies that I culled. . . And then, I started feeling bad for the guppies and I stopped feeding them to him.
Very nice video. I have 2 delhezi also.
Thank you for watching, I love delhezis. How large are yours ? Have you ever thought about trying to breed them ?
love them, just got 2 today :)
Awesome fish! :-)
I really like this fish, very primitive looking... what tank size do you need for them? and what are the possible tank mates?
There are other species that get really big, but this type stays small.
Oh that's explain a lot! :O :D
also they're only quarrelsome with their own species if kept in an unsuitable tank. The tank needs to have plenty of hiding spaces for all so they don't have to fight over them, or no hiding places at all. if you go for the bare look you can have plenty of bichirs and the make poly piles where they all pile on top of each other
The Dave given space they grow quite quickly mine grew from 5" to 12" in 6 months or so. the problem with smaller tanks is that although they may appear healthy they can get stunted very easily
okay... so in your opinion, what would be a good tank size
Just subbed. Looks good
Thank you. . . I appreciate your support.
Beautiful fish - too big for me, but I’d love an ornate one.
Yes, some do get quite large, but this is the smallest one that I know of. I am working on another, more informative and beautiful video about this fish. :-D
The Dave Which species has the nastiest set jaws, or am I confusing this with a snakehead.?
There really isn't anything special about polypterus jaws that I am aware of.. . Snakeheads are a whole different story !!!
the thumbnail looks like an axolotle
What kind of moss is that? Nice video.
It's called Susswasertang or subwassetang. The other stuff is just java moss.
thanks!
love that dude! make an update, i also have 3 senegals 2 males 1 female,2 delhezi,an endli,and a lap and ornate coming soon
Wow . . . That's a lot of Bichirs ! They're such great fish. I am working on a follow-up video about this guy. My video-making skills have improved a lot this video was made. So, the next one will be even better !!!
looking foward on it :D
This one totally creeps me out. They're quick!
Yes, they are very fast, and some species grow to over 3 feet long !
Congratulations you are the very first person to leave a comment. Thank you.
Do you still have the fish, if yes any updates from what you do today of keeping bichirs?
I haven't changed much in my approach, and I do have a second video on this species if you're interested.
@@TheDave333 Watching it now. How often do you feed them?
This is the third time I'm answering your question, YT keeps removing it! I feed mine twice per day, everyday except Sunday.
Oh thanks for answering. I was confused as well. My notif just showed this comment just now. Weird👀
Really helpful video man, thx a lot!
Glad you liked it! Have you seen the follow up to this video? It's even better! th-cam.com/video/opqKm9I0Bjk/w-d-xo.html
Is it normal for the delhzi to have the red gills like that?
When they are young the red external gills are normal. They are red because they contain blood / hemoglobin which is used for the uptake and transfer of oxygen. As they age, the external gills will eventually disappear.
My delhezi had a black outline at the bottom of its tail fin and it got me worried. I checked it and it didn't look like fin rot to me so I checked other delhezis and found your video and yours also have that black outline. I feel relieved haha . Because that outline just appeared suddenly
I'm glad that the video was able to help. I have a second video on this species if you're interested. It's even better than this one! th-cam.com/video/opqKm9I0Bjk/w-d-xo.html
@@TheDave333 I'll check it out. Thank you
My birhir has external gills as well, when will he lose them. He is about 4-5 inches long.
He should be losing them soon. Around 6inches ?
Quick question is it okay to be feeding worms, cause I heard warms have disease or something and ur suppose to give them medicine or something
I have heard the same thing on the internet, but these are earth worms, not aquatic worms. I have never had a problem with them, and I've been doing it for 25 years or so. I really don't see how a terrestrial invertebrate could cause a disease that would affect an aquatic vertebrate. Diseases are usually very specific as to what type of creatures they affect. How do wild fish survive? I would think that they eat earthworms on a fairly regular basis. However, the risk is yours alone. What works for me, may not work for you. Make sure that whatever earthworms you use are not exposed to toxins such as pesticides and herbicides. Other than that, I figure that you'll be o.k. . . . .
What plants do you have in this tank?
Java fern, susswassertang, hornwort, Java moss, and pennywort to name just a few.
It looks like a medival creature. . . 🐉🐲 Roooooaaaaaarrrrr!
It does look a little like a dragon. Meow ! yes that's the sound that a dragon makes. :-)
Please help my juvinile delhezi recently developed external gils and now he's going crazy and it looks like hes trying to scrape them off ?? Can anyone give more info
I've never seen that behavior before. Is it housed with other fish, that might be nipping at it's ext. gills? Another possibility is some sort of external parasite in its gills. Polypterids can develop a type of flatworm known as a Monogenean worm that will grow out of their skin and gills. Look for tiny external worms . . .
btw, those external gills shouldn't have developed recently, they should have been there when it was born. . . . Best of luck
@@TheDave333 thanks for the response hes doing great now he actually got a growth spurt and it looks like the external gills are starting to diminish
How many tanks do you have mate? if you don't mind answering, cheers!
18 fish tanks up and running, but I still need more !
The Dave I was just about to ask! Your like a anonymous joey!
I heard they can walk on land for a short period of time.
Yes, they can. I hope to film a video about that in the near future.
The Dave thanks for the reply ! Looking forward to it
It looks like the Bichir and the Axolotl are long lost cousins.
They do share many similarities. Besides the external gills, they also both have the ability to regenerate lost limbs. Very few creatures can do that, however it is quite common in salamanders. By the way, I love your screen name !!!
Thanks!
you are welcome.
Oh, thank you God; that I was not born a worm!
Agreed!
Is the exact fish that you have still alive today?
Yes, and both Polypterus videos feature the same exact fish. This video was filmed when it was still a baby.
The epaulette shark/hemiscyllium ocellatum is one of the few species of shark that can walk on land.
I know about these sharks. Amazing!! And they're so beautiful too . . .
Axolotl 2.0
I heard you sold him to make room for other fish. He was my favorite fish you had. 😞
True, but I can't keep them all. I wish I could! I need room for new fish so I can make new videos.
what tank size
29 gallons
I got 1 baby delhezi , what is this delhezi maximum grown up size and long?
8 - 10 inches
Looks like an axolotl mixed with a bichir
It really does! They share many characteristics with amphibians . . . My next video is all about this Bichir, all grown up. It goes into a lot more depth on these cool fish. Be sure to check it out.
@@TheDave333 nice tank :)
The gills looks like the gills from axolotl.
Yes, they do. I fact there are several similarities between this fish and amphibians. Polypterus can regenerate missing limbs just like axolotyls. Not many creatures can do that !
i have one as well
They're great fish ! I hope to make a new video about mine soon. Stay tuned.
ill be waitin!
Bicherlotl
They are very similar. Let's hybridize ! :-D
XD
Papuan black bass/Lutjanus goldiei
That's a serious looking fish. They're supposed to be good to eat, it would put up a great fight.
Pie
Have you heard of a false killer whale?
Yes, I have.
@@TheDave333 It's called that because it's skull is similar to that of a real killer whale. There's also the pygmy killer whale. It called that for the same reason as it's bigger false cousin. But the pygmy part is because they grow 8 feet long.
Thanks for the information.
@@TheDave333 It is truly my pleasure! 😊🐋🐳🐬