Can largemouthbass cohab with each other??
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what do i do now? euthinize it? Will the bass get along with each other cuz in the beginning, my 2 angel fish kept attacking each other but once they got used to each other, they became peaceful. Will they eventally form a peaceful bond?
Either keep it or euthanize. They may learn to get along, they may not. Different fish have different attitudes.
I don't know that there is a definitive answer on keeping two bass together. I will tell you this though - it will be hard for less aggressive tank mates to get food. Angels and pickerel won't have much chance to eat. The bichirs may get some food if you can get it to the bottom of the tank....
The bass will grow rather quickly. They are a phenomenal fish, and worth your time to keep them. They are more of a centerpiece fish than a community fish IMO.
You could always put them outdoors in your pond for the summer, and bring them indoors to a winter tank (or stock tank).
If you decide not to keep them, I would put an ad up in the marketplace and see if local mfk'r would come pick them up (I would give them away to avoid any legal issues).
The bass will grow rather quickly. They are a phenomenal fish, and worth your time to keep them. They are more of a centerpiece fish than a community fish IMO.
You could always put them outdoors in your pond for the summer, and bring them indoors to a winter tank (or stock tank).
If you decide not to keep them, I would put an ad up in the marketplace and see if local mfk'r would come pick them up (I would give them away to avoid any legal issues).
thanks. If I put one in an outdoor pond thats 6 foot by 4 foot and 2 foot deep, will it survive?
It's unlikely that 2' is deep enough to avoid freezing in canada. I would guess you want to dig the pond deeper than 2'. Check with your local agricultural department to determine the actual frost line - then dig a couple feet deeper. I would think more like 5' would be safe but I DO NOT KNOW YOUR LOCAL WEATHER - that is just a guess.
You could try using a stock tank heater (not intended to heat the water to a specific temp, just to keep it from freezing over, these are used to keep water open for livestock to drink) and a pump for circulation. In the end I think it would be easier to setup a stock tank in the your garage or basement (porch or crawlspace could work to). The cooler water will slow their metabolism and lessen the aggression. If you try this method I would try the first year without livestock in it to see what works and what doesn't for your area.
Ive had alot of luck keeping bass together. I always had a dominate largemouth(LMB just grew faster) and submissive lmb and smb. there were always fights but it was never more than just chasing. I used a LOT of cover and hides though. that was my key, always a place to get away and places to hide. anything that can fit in their mouth is fair game as a snack. I would never trust them with your stock list. Ive found lmb are fairly hardy but smb are very sensitive and prone to disease. another reason not to release the fish back to the wild. If a simple aquarium disease like ick got into the wild population during the summer, you probably will not have any smb left in your area
