Hybrid Striped Bass

[EighthNotch]

I've done some digging here and on the Internet in general with not many results. Does anyone keep these fish? I've seen a few members post pictures but not many.

I live very close to a fish hatchery that sells these as fingerlings up to about 6-8inches. I'm moving into a house with a large basement soon (uh oh) and I'd like to potentially house 4 or 5 of these in a 8x4x3. If they grow large enough I may even build a longer tank for them. Maybe something in the realm of 12to16x4x3. Not trying to get ahead of myself yet, lol.

 

[Frank Castle]

I've done some digging here and on the Internet in general with not many results. Does anyone keep these fish? I've seen a few members post pictures but not many.

I live very close to a fish hatchery that sells these as fingerlings up to about 6-8inches. I'm moving into a house with a large basement soon (uh oh) and I'd like to potentially house 4 or 5 of these in a 8x4x3. If they grow large enough I may even build a longer tank for them. Maybe something in the realm of 12to16x4x3. Not trying to get ahead of myself yet, lol.

yea, Wipers grow rather large, at least in the 20lb range and i'm sure there's some lunkers out there close to 30lbs or more. They can push close to 4 feet, but you will likely get a minimum of 24-30".......that's a BIG tank just for one Wiper.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-.../5-VzvMQlBoQ/s400/shelby%20stripers%20001.JPG

Probably better off getting a pond

 

[markstrimaran]

The white bass, the hybrid freshwater parent, only gets to about, 12".
I catch them at the lake, I'm sure they would put on a show at feeding time.
If they stayed in the aquarium and not jump out.

 

[EighthNotch]

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-osstIN29Gyo/UeEzhUHU4bI/AAAAAAAATjc/5-VzvMQlBoQ/s400/shelby%20stripers%20001.JPG

Probably better off getting a pond

I only have experience fishing for their saltwater cousin but the ones I've seen here at a few stocked lakes seem to stay under the 20lb mark. Worst case scenario is if they get too large I have several options with private ponds who would accept them. I also would not rule out building a larger plywood tank down the road. Right now I'm planning a 8x4x3 for my first build.

The nice thing about these fish is according to some aquaculture articles I've seen they can be kept in temp ranges from 68f to 80f+ and still grow nicely. So no heating required and the lower temps would slow their growth rates just a bit (in theory).

 

[Mikefallen13]

From what I've read, large striped bass are pretty rare in freshwater but huge ones do occasionally pop up (I'm pretty sure the landlocked PA state record is like 45 pounds or something crazy!). I'm sure they'd be fine in your tank for quite some time but may eventually out grow it. Since you have a backup plan if they do get too large, I say go for it!

 

[Frank Castle]

From what I've read, large striped bass are pretty rare in freshwater but huge ones do occasionally pop up (I'm pretty sure the landlocked PA state record is like 45 pounds or something crazy!). I'm sure they'd be fine in your tank for quite some time but may eventually out grow it. Since you have a backup plan if they do get too large, I say go for it!

Hybrid stripedxwhite bass don't get as big as Striped bass do either way, but 30lbs is still HUGE for any bass considering body-type. I think the PA record was 53lbs from Raystown lake for Non-tidal water, but it might be bigger now.

http://www.fish.state.pa.us/bass_striped.htm

 

[EighthNotch]

53lbs is a freak accident of a bass. Jeez. I hope mine don't get that fat, haha.

 

[Mikefallen13]

Holy crap! I've never seen those pics before, that thing is enormous!

 

[Frank Castle]

53lbs is a freak accident of a bass. Jeez. I hope mine don't get that fat, haha.

Holy crap! I've never seen those pics before, that thing is enormous!

that's only PA's state record....world record Striped bass on rod and reel is 81.88lbs, but the largest ever recorded was 260lbs, they grow 6'+. Current landlocked/FW record is 70.6lbs

53lbs is still a "teenager"

 

[FishTanksOfCO]

I don't have much useful input other than they taste good, but I'm definitely interested in seeing the results.