Living fossil native to the eastern US. Bowfin look prehistoric (because they basically are - 150 million years on the family tree). Surprisingly mellow with same-size tankmates despite the predator profile. Hardy, oxygen-tolerant, and one of the few US natives that breathes air to survive low-DO summer ponds. Stocked into 125+ gallon indoor tanks more than ponds, but viable in 5+ acre native-fish ponds in the southeast.
Live fish, frozen silversides, occasional pellet (with training)
Spotted gar, large bream, channel catfish
Most US states; some northern/western restrictions
State legality is enforced at checkout - the Fast Aquatics 52-rule legality engine blocks restricted shipments before payment. Permits + DNR rules vary by state for sport-fish stocking over personal-use thresholds.
Live Bowfin (Choupique) listings from approved Fast Aquatics pond + aquaculture vendors. Filter by ship-from state to find the closest hatchery for cold-chain efficiency.
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Fish farms, hatcheries, and pond-stocking companies: list Bowfin (Choupique) for direct-to-pond-owner sales + wholesale Fast Frags partnerships.
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