would like to put my bichir in a 20 or 38 gallon tank with my cichlids. currently have the cichlids in the 20 but hopefully moving them to a 38 gallon soon. bichir is very small, 4-5 inches for now and he is currently in a 10 gallon community tank. yes i know he should absolutley not b in there was planning on moving him to a 55 gal in 6 months or so. but really want him in a big tank as soon as possible but 20 or 38 will have to do for now. gets along just fine with everyone in the 10 except for the neon tetras i stupidly put in there ( all 12 were eatn within 3 days). will he thrive in the cichlid water conditions? how would he get along with cichlids?. If this is not an option would like input from you predator fish guys on how long he could stay in a 20, 38 or 55 gal tank til he outgrew it and what kind of fish he could be mixed with

I've read that bichirs go well withi cichlids as long as neither party can fit the other in their mouths >.< Since the Bichirs originate from africa's lakes and rivers, they are naturally with cichlids anyway :P

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Id go with a bigger tank than a 55 for those guys

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how fast will he grow to where a 55 wudnt be big enough?