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Bichirs, gars, sturgeon & lungfish

Every species in this group on the site (Bichirs, gars, sturgeon & lungfish). Commonly kept species are listed first; use the chips to show only commonly kept fish, or jump to a genus.

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Ancient fishes (bichirs, gars, sturgeons and lungfish)

  • Large tanks or ponds; gars and sturgeons grow very large. Tight lids for bichirs.
  • Meaty foods: fish, shrimp, worms and carnivore pellets.

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Bowfin

Amia calva

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