Bowfin fry question...

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Weekly at least. Same as any other fish.
 
the more often the better. when growing out small fish i do daily water changes, this allows me to feed lots without having to worry about water quality. remember clean fresh water promotes faster growth
 
angryinsect;5149822; said:
the more often the better. when growing out small fish i do daily water changes, this allows me to feed lots without having to worry about water quality. remember clean fresh water promotes faster growth
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Agreed.Young bowfin are known to be delicate,be careful.
 
Yes clean water is a must for young bowfin!

Twice a week depending on tank size. Also you will need to treat for internal parasites soon, as baby bowfin are known to carry bugs and die young.
 
jpwolf;5148775; said:
how often should i do water changes?
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How did you aquire yours? Sorry if this is a tangent...did you take h2o temp readings? Were they fry, or year old etc?

Thanks, +1 to frequent h2o changes, and good luck with the fish...this is my second year wanting one...last year just got too swamped for the spawn, and this year I havent been checking h2o temps. Suckers are still spawning, so I figure its a little early.
 
FLESHY;5151249; said:
How did you aquire yours? Sorry if this is a tangent...did you take h2o temp readings? Were they fry, or year old etc?

Thanks, +1 to frequent h2o changes, and good luck with the fish...this is my second year wanting one...last year just got too swamped for the spawn, and this year I havent been checking h2o temps. Suckers are still spawning, so I figure its a little early.
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i caught the daddy while fishing and saw the fry swimming ontop of him. and they are fry really small
 
Really small = sponge filter and a minimum 20%, bi to tri-weekly water changes, and medicate with Maricine (sp?) to rid of parisites-especially wild caught.

Sweet find, people will be knocking on your door wanting one!


Mine now readilly accepts tilapia and jumbo shrimp...Working towards Massivores!
 
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