Re: Reedfish 
Another quick question, if I may... Have reeds ever been bred in captivity?
<Not as far as I'm aware. There are some captive and wild reports of Bichir species spawning>
I have one male and two females and I think I may give it a go sometime in the next few years by simulating flooding and moist clay banks.
<A worthy experiment. Life to you. Bob Fenner, who has met folks who have businesses wild-collecting the species, had them himself.>
~Ben

BICHIR
I would just like to ask on how you can tell sex in a Bichir? thank you
<Mmm, please read over the materials stored for the family (Polypteridae) posted on fishbase.org
Bob Fenner>

Ropefish
Hi,
I just recently bought 2 rope fish.  When I paid for them there were 3 in the tank and they were all about 5"/6" long, 2 days later I picked them up. One was about 9" long and its belly is orange and its top is a brown/blackish color.  the other one was still about 6" long and has an orange belly but its top is sort of an olive color.  Does this differentiate sex?
<Not as far as I know. More to do with size/age>
I tried looking up the sex on fishbase.org, but I don't really know anything about fish so the information didn't help me any :(
If you can help I would really appreciate it.
Thanks
<Six inch specimens are small for this imported species. Bob Fenner>

Bichirs Breeding? 7/11/03
Hi, I have a question on how to breed Bichirs. I have two of them, one male, and one female. my question is what size tank should I use, and is there any "tricks" to get them to breed. also what water qualities should I have. any other information would be much appreciated.   Thank you          
,regrettably, I am not aware of captive commercial propagation of these fishes (naturally v. hormones). Will post on the daily FAQ page for feedback from our readers though... do check back for the next couple days by reading the FAQs. Best of luck! Anthony>