Just got 2 baby bowfin

  • We are currently upgrading MFK. thanks! -neo
theres bowfin near where i live i could just go out a catch 20 of em my friend once beat the state record but he never did anything bout it round here we call em dogfish watch out cause they try to bite
 
dust2dust;4054844; said:
I guess these ones wont make it far I will have to get some more and try other ideas and buy something to keep the surface stirred up
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dont give up. do all i said and run to walmart and get a powerhead and point it at the surface...
 
lukester825;4054866; said:
sorry for the derail, but i'm just curious why do you need so much surface agitation if they can breath air?
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it is a primitive lung that they need to fill but still need dissolved oxygen in the water. more-so when they are young. probably why they spawn when the water is cooler and more oxygenated...
 
post some pics of these babies!!
 
So what is a good way to agitate the surface? I have moved the outtake to the canister filter closer to the top to get a good current at the top of the tank, but is this enough?
 
bahamaqt00;4055325; said:
So what is a good way to agitate the surface? I have moved the outtake to the canister filter closer to the top to get a good current at the top of the tank, but is this enough?
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the more the merrier without getting carried away. i figure if you have a third of the surface or more rippling youre good...
 
Use a powerhead just like what others suggested. Put it near at the top of the water surface to effectively push water around and agitate the surface.
 
chasingtime;4054893; said:
it is a primitive lung that they need to fill but still need dissolved oxygen in the water. more-so when they are young. probably why they spawn when the water is cooler and more oxygenated...
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okay i see, thanks the info. it'll come in handy if i ever get one.
 
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