Xanthic Fire Eel (Mastacembelus erythrotaenia) Fish Food The ornate bichir is the

The ornate bichir is the most popular of all bichirs

slightly acidic water

High-quality cichlid pellets or flakes (staple diet)

or dragon carp)

although they are sometimes a mix of white and red

Xanthic Fire Eel (Mastacembelus erythrotaenia) Fish Food The ornate bichir is theSome like to call it the Golden Fire Eel, this color morph displays a strong concentration of yellow. The Fire Eel is a nocturnal predator, and part of the Mastacembelidae family, also referred to as the Spiny Eel family. Members of this family are not true eels. They are elongated, tropical, freshwater fish that have numerous spines preceding the dorsal fin. Best suited for a larger aquarium, a soft substrate is necessary for this fish. The Fire Eel