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Old 04-03-2016, 12:00 AM   #1
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Hi all, recently got some bowfin shipment. Kind of tempted.

Can anyone share experience? Will they do well in our climate?

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Old 04-03-2016, 11:44 AM   #2
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Hi all, recently got some bowfin shipment. Kind of tempted.

Can anyone share experience? Will they do well in our climate?

Thanks in advance.
Sub tropical fish, think it will do better in cold water setup.
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Old 04-03-2016, 06:41 PM   #3
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Share my 16-17 incher alone in a 422.

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Old 04-03-2016, 08:26 PM   #4
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They can be trained to eat pellets. Very easy to keep!
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Old 04-03-2016, 11:14 PM   #5
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Thanks all bro for comments!


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Hi bro leezhengzi, how long u keep this piece ? What temp ur tank at?
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Old 05-03-2016, 12:10 PM   #6
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i keep this piece about 2 -3 months? feeding on pellets and deshelled MP. temperature is room temperature. very active and easy to keep.

wc >50% direct tap water with anti chlorine thats all.
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i keep this piece about 2 -3 months? feeding on pellets and deshelled MP. temperature is room temperature. very active and easy to keep.

wc >50% direct tap water with anti chlorine thats all.
Thanks for the valuable info bro!
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