Tiger Musky

[Arial_Sky]

Hi everyone, I'm new here. Found the site while googling Tigers for info.
I have two which have grown from 2 inches to 8 inches in 6 weeks. I would love some info on these guys if anyone can help??? Feel free to email me at
arial_sky@sbcglobal.net or yahoo IM me at Arial_Sky2. thanx

[Arial_Sky]

See? I sent this and no one answered me, sigh

[Bsixxx]

first welcome to MFK
second those will get well over 4' one day
and third what size is your tank and how big do you plan on going to keep them for life?

[USMCtanker]

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28742&highlight=tiger+muskie+info

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41070&highlight=tiger+muskie+info
here are some i just found check them out hope tey help

[USMCtanker]

first welcome to MFK
second those will get well over 4' one day
and third what size is your tank and how big do you plan on going to keep them for life?

so true my buddy ha to upgrade to bigger tanks all te time an once the got to big he sold thmm to a guy who a a indor pond

[Miles]

Well if your asking someone to take the time to reply to you privately, you have wishful thinking..

Most people will simply reply here.. and you only gave it about 6 hours on a Saturday afternoon, when most people are the busiest.(I just got done with 14 hours of sprinkler installation.)


As far as Tiger Muskie.. all I know is they get huge, and they create alot of waste because they belong in cold water. I am not sure of the maximum size, but I was under the impression they can get over 4 feet long. They are a cold water species, which means even if they are put in a tank with no heater, the room temperature water will make their metabolism race.

The increase in metabolism, especially as they grow HUGE, will cause serious problems.. I hope you have a 600-800g tank laying around, as they will probably kill anything during growth. Also, be prepared for lots of massive water changes a few times a week, unless you invest a few grand in a nice big chiller.

I have seen a few people here keep them as juvies, but then release them where they caught them when they outgrow their tank. I also picked up that they are sometimes illegal to keep in captivity or harvest out of the wild, as re-locating them or shipping them where they can enter new bodies of water is hazardous and irresponsible. They could ruin ecosystems easily, especially if given the chance to reproduce.

Try the 'Search' function in the top right corner of the MFK. Just search for Tiger Muskie.. or you could try sifting through the hybrid and coldwater sections.

Good luck in your ventures! Keep us updated, a huge muskie would be awesome!

[USMCtanker]

see sometimes takes a while but well worth it, u will always get the best info from mfk, better than any other site trust me

[Arial_Sky]

They are in a 220 with very thick glass, I plan on keeping them for life.

[Arial_Sky]

I also have a 200gal, which I have my Champsochromis in with a Achara cat and a native green eared sunfish which by the way rules the tank, LOL

[USMCtanker]

They are in a 220 with very thick glass, I plan on keeping them for life.

cool cool wat do u plan on keeping them in, i always wanted to build a big pond for those

[Arial_Sky]

WOW!! What a great reply!!! Right now they are in a 220gal tank, and only 8 inches. I have noticed a change in them since water has gotten warmer. The tank is in basement, right now at about 72%. They don't seem as hungry as they were before, but still eating. My husband calls it dog days August. I also noticed they don't eat after a storm. They seem to always hit their prey from the side. Learning how to fish for them while watching them, LOL

[Arial_Sky]

Our hopes, if they do good and get big enough, is to build a concrete tank in basement. About 1000gals I guess

[USMCtanker]

Our hopes, if they do good and get big enough, is to build a concrete tank in basement. About 1000gals I guess

wow ou need to talk to my wife lol she loves the fish ad stuff but i still gotta beg sometimes, but well worth it, in eastern wa they have some tigers i ca fish for i think i migt try it out

[dmopar74]

wow ou need to talk to my wife lol she loves the fish ad stuff but i still gotta beg sometimes, but well worth it, in eastern wa they have some tigers i ca fish for i think i migt try it out

theres tiger muskie in lake tapps bud.

[USMCtanker]

theres tiger muskie in lake tapps bud.

hmmmm wheres that at. sounds like somefu i love fishing, geting my samon gear rdy

[dmopar74]

hmmmm wheres that at. sounds like somefu i love fishing, geting my samon gear rdy

auburn area. huge lake they stock it with TM. its a lake really known for summer fun, things like boating and water skiing.

[USMCtanker]

auburn area. huge lake they stock it with TM. its a lake really known for summer fun, things like boating and water skiing.

sweet ty so much, im close to auburn so ill haft to try my luck

[dmopar74]

sweet ty so much, im close to auburn so ill haft to try my luck

yeah i live like 15 min from auburn and lake tapps:headbang2

[USMCtanker]

well iff you like fishen we shoul go sometime, i just id rattlesnake lake the other day, got windy tho. i going to school to work at te hacherys and work on the lakes and streams and help the fish, so in a while i shoul know some swet spots and connctionns lol.

[dmopar74]

well iff you like fishen we shoul go sometime, i just id rattlesnake lake the other day, got windy tho. i going to school to work at te hacherys and work on the lakes and streams and help the fish, so in a while i shoul know some swet spots and connctionns lol.

yeah might be fun. i actually havent fished for years but used to all the time.

[Earl9203]

See? I sent this and no one answered me, sigh

Hi Jenny. whats up?:headbang2

[fishbreeder12]

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