Yeah, i think it only takes 2-3 weeks with proper maintenance of water condition. My bichirs fins were severely torn by my turtle before, but soon they fully-recovered pretty well. Also, one of my bichirs jumped into divided part of aquarium, got sucked and stuck in the output pipe. He remains there for a while until i noticed and removed him. A big red mark appeared in his body (from the strong suction), i thought maybe internal skin bleeding or so. I was surprised that only in 2-3 days the mark had completely gone. U'd be surprised at how hardy the fish is. Dont worry just do ur part, and let the fish recovers.
In my case, i just used aquarium salt for every WC, and make sure the water in good quality. But u might try if the medication  works.
Hi bro. AFAIK plecos and other mouth sucking fishes are not suitable for bichirs, cuz in most cases they hurt bichirs pretty by sucking on their body. But as the decision entirely in ur hands, just keep ur eyes on them and be careful. Good luck 

Can try make request from them. Good luck.request from them. Good luck.

where do i can get the reedfish@ropefish@snakefish (Erpetoichthys calabaricus)?i'm from Johore..i'm interested to keep this species in my tank..damn!!awesome serpentine body..

thx...i will try ask them tomorrow...going pasar pudu again tomorrow

Patience. Patience. One thing about this hobby is that we have no datelines to catch. U can wait forever for the chance to come, and at the same time u can read and gain all related informations. I read a lot about freshwater species and gain happiness by solely knowing their existence, most of the time. To own them in my keeping, thats another different thing.

So u dont have to be very upset if ur hunt ends up in vain, temporarily. Just keep on searching. In my case, i know what i should grab when i spotted a species, because i already knew their requirements beforehand.

Good luck for both of u 

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Added on January 3, 2013, 8:40 pmwhere do i can get the reedfish@ropefish@snakefish (Erpetoichthys calabaricus)?i'm from Johore..i'm interested to keep this species in my tank..damn!!awesome serpentine body..

Antzz, i have 2 short body albino sens. ^^

I think i saw them on ur fb? Or are they new ones? Those are lucky to be with u as they look fat and healthy 

Only two short body and one regular.
The same old threesome. One of the short is slightly thinner coz is bad hunter. 

U house Ropes in a different tank right? How do they differ from senegalus, esp in behaviours? Ever think of letting go one of them, maybe?

Rope very delicate. Not as hardy as polys. One died last week. Now left two.

Jay Chua. Tetra monster and Hikari (colors) are available at
Pretty Pets and Aquarium (Jusco, Bercham Ipoh)
Hikari is rm120+ for a small 1kg + pack.
Didn't check out Tetra monster price though.

Antzz, i have 2 short body albino sens. ^^

Means thr selling tetra monster arr? =) genie,  accept my  fren request in fb la. Haha. Usually u buy ur polys at whr? Online or lfs? If on9,mine.gimee the website. Hehe.

Hahaha. It disappoints me sometimes, so many i want but no place to put. Cant afford to have so many tanks, not much time too -..-" just got a endli though woot