D Demon_fish Feeder Fish MFK Member Jul 6, 2006 809 3 0 Peoria, Illinois Mar 9, 2007 #1 i read that the norm captive size for a bowfin was 12-16" is this true? i understand they can reach over 3ft wild max
i read that the norm captive size for a bowfin was 12-16" is this true? i understand they can reach over 3ft wild max
hmt321 Gambusia MFK Member Jun 27, 2006 419 2 18 Mobile, Alabama, United States Mar 13, 2007 #3 I catch 3-4 bowfin over 20" every year while bass fishing I have a old picture of my father with a 32" bowfin. they get huge
I catch 3-4 bowfin over 20" every year while bass fishing I have a old picture of my father with a 32" bowfin. they get huge
P Polypterus Fire Eel MFK Member Aug 17, 2005 2,839 9 68 51 Detroit Mar 13, 2007 #4 I would say that in captivity 12 to 16 inches is pretty average. They do however have it in them to reach the 30 inch mark for a big old female.
I would say that in captivity 12 to 16 inches is pretty average. They do however have it in them to reach the 30 inch mark for a big old female.
M me_wee_todded Feeder Fish MFK Member Sep 25, 2006 1,249 2 0 34 Permian Basin www.myspace.com Mar 13, 2007 #5 15-18 inches do a natives pond and see how big it gets
D Demon_fish Feeder Fish MFK Member Jul 6, 2006 809 3 0 Peoria, Illinois Mar 13, 2007 #6 cool i might be getting a bowfin then. it would be in a 90 all by itself for now but i would upgrade later and if not i know someone who would take it. i talked to a guy that works for a fish hatchery and he said he would call me when he got one.
cool i might be getting a bowfin then. it would be in a 90 all by itself for now but i would upgrade later and if not i know someone who would take it. i talked to a guy that works for a fish hatchery and he said he would call me when he got one.