Got a new Bowfin!!!

**Demjor19** · 06-25-2012, 08:39 PM

Some of you may remember us losing our Bowfin shortly after our long move from OH to PA back in November. We weren't exactly sure what caused his death, but I was bummed out over it...Just as I am when we lose any fish.

Fast forwarding...

This past week was our annual fishing trip to upstate NY and I caught another nice little male Bowin! This one is about 16-17 inches long. He made the long drive home and is in the tank. He even already ate a few chunks of Tilapia fillets last night. I'll post pics soon!

**DylanisHawttt** · 06-25-2012, 11:16 PM

Can't wait to see him Demjor!

**Crispy** · 06-26-2012, 06:54 AM

sweet catch! glad to see you got another! one of my favs aswell.

**William** · 06-26-2012, 06:59 AM

You know you are into monsters when you call a 16-17 inch fish little ;-)

Looking forward to seeing it.

**Demjor19** · 06-26-2012, 12:22 PM

Originally Posted by William

You know you are into monsters when you call a 16-17 inch fish little ;-)

Looking forward to seeing it.

LOL! Good point!

When you compare this guy to the 8-10 pound females we were catching...He is pretty small! He seems to fit right in with the others anyway. I'll try to get pics tonight.

**Crispy** · 06-26-2012, 12:26 PM

I would be a bit cautious adding so early to your main tank just because of all the parasites and nasties that could come from a wild caught fish. I would hate to see you have anything happen to your other beasties.

**Aeonflame** · 06-26-2012, 12:30 PM

Awesome find Demjor. How large did the last one get?

Remember crispy, fish only get sick when they are stressed

**Demjor19** · 06-26-2012, 01:03 PM

Originally Posted by Crispy

I would be a bit cautious adding so early to your main tank just because of all the parasites and nasties that could come from a wild caught fish. I would hate to see you have anything happen to your other beasties.

I know I am breaking some rules here, but I feel pretty confident that I can fix most of what could pop up. I am keeping a very close eye on everyone. Thanks for the concerns though!

Originally Posted by Aeonflame

Awesome find Demjor. How large did the last one get?

Thanks! The last one stayed around 15-16 inches. I know a few PHD/biologists in Michigan that do extensive studies on Gar and Bowfin. They claim that bowfin seem to max out around this size in aquaria. I don't believe this factors in massive aquariums like zoos and public aquariums have.

**Demjor19** · 06-26-2012, 01:57 PM

Here's a little teaser. This was him during acclimation. His nose got a little banged up from the transport, but it's healing nicely.

**Crispy** · 06-26-2012, 02:00 PM

their 'undulating' dorsal is amazing. I love catching them, but have never kept one. what a sweet prehistoric fish to have with your aro. I am jealous. hope he does great!