Bowfin Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Bowfin in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 250 gallons (for a single adult)
• Compatibility: Not suitable for community tanks. Best kept alone or with very large, equally aggressive fish that cannot be swallowed. Requires careful consideration for tank mates due to its predatory nature.
• Special requirements: Requires a very large tank with robust filtration. Needs plenty of hiding spots (driftwood, rocks, dense vegetation) and a secure lid as they are known jumpers. Access to the surface for air breathing is crucial. Diet should consist of a variety of live or frozen meaty foods.

Water parameters

Temperature

65-78°F (18-26°C)

pH level

6.0-8.0

Hardness

5-20 dGH

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