May one use fish for Kaparos

May one use fish for Kaparos?

Some Poskim[1] rule that live fish is valid to be used for Kaparos in the event that poultry is not available. Based on Kabala, one is to only use a chicken.[2]

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[1] 3rd option in M”A 605:3 in name of Levush; M”B 605:4

[2] Rebbe in Hamelech Bemesibo 2:23 brought in glosses of Rav Raskin on Siddur p. 541

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