ChilliPepper
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I bought my first Polypterus yesterday, a 3" Ornate Bichir. He's in my old tank for now, will go in new tank Saturday.
I am just wondering what sort of food he will like, and how to make sure he gets some as I have greedy cichlids
The fish currently get a mixture of Hikari Staple, Gold, Micro Wafers and Algae Wafers, as well as Tetra Doromin Cichlid pellets. They also get frozen bloodworm and cichlid mix once a week.
Basically everyone has a bit of everything, but my Plec just eats the Algae Wafers (if he gets the chance), being a herbivore.
I know the Bichirs are nocturnal, so would it be best to feed him last thing at night, with lights off, at first? What sort of food do they find really tasty? Prawn? Would they eat bits of cooked chicken, beef etc?
I am just wondering what sort of food he will like, and how to make sure he gets some as I have greedy cichlids

The fish currently get a mixture of Hikari Staple, Gold, Micro Wafers and Algae Wafers, as well as Tetra Doromin Cichlid pellets. They also get frozen bloodworm and cichlid mix once a week.
Basically everyone has a bit of everything, but my Plec just eats the Algae Wafers (if he gets the chance), being a herbivore.
I know the Bichirs are nocturnal, so would it be best to feed him last thing at night, with lights off, at first? What sort of food do they find really tasty? Prawn? Would they eat bits of cooked chicken, beef etc?