Lost my bowfin had it 8 years

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So sorry to hear that. Hopefully you'll be able to try again, be able to feed a more varied diet, and have that fish live even longer.
 
Why do you think krill was its demise? High thiaminase?

What was the initial size and final size?

Any photos would be appreciated.

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dogofwar said:
Did he have seasonal temperature changes?
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Do you think it is important? Ours came from Everglades.

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We've lost our 8-10 year old, 21 inch to an unknown pathogen: https://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/...gorge-on-borderline-rotten-fish.675898/page-3

"Lost the second bowfin. From 15" in Apr 2017 to 21" in May 2021. Final measure.

Females appear to live the longest (30 years) and grow the biggest 100-110 cm / 3.5 feet.

I assume our little guy at 8-10 yo could have been a male.

Cause of death uncertain. Slowed and stopped feeding for a few months before perishing overnight. IDK, could be natural but the life span seems like may be too short for it. "


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It was around 20 inch he seemed to have a bladder prob I moved him outside to the gar pond thinking it would help found him dead a few days after that

I don't have any pics I never could get him to eat pellets only krill dried he used to love raw shrimp but for some reason he quit eating it
 
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jpcampbell123 said:
It was around 20 inch he seemed to have a bladder prob I moved him outside to the gar pond thinking it would help found him dead a few days after that

I don't have any pics I never could get him to eat pellets only krill dried he used to love raw shrimp but for some reason he quit eating it
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