Got a new Bowfin!!!

[Demjor19]

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]

Can't wait to see him Demjor!

[Crispy]

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

[William]

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

Looking forward to seeing it.

[Demjor19]

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]

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]

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

Remember crispy, fish only get sick when they are stressed

[Demjor19]

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!

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]

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]

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!