Any Musky Keepers

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They are capable, but you need a big enclosure. params would be just like any other esox species. In my experience thus far esox tend to be tough fish in general. I have redfin pickerel and they are forgiving when it comes to water and tank params within reason.
 
Musky are a HUGE coldwater fish. Exceeding 50" EASY. I can't really imagine any tank that could house one of these monsters. I know it'd have to be something in size similar to the tanks at bass pro that hold muskies. You'd also need to create HUGE current, I mean something that'd you'd have trouble swimming in. And if you don't mind fishing every day or buying whole market fish (live) to feed them. I really wouldn't recommend getting a musky... If you want a predatory fish get a gar, they only max out at 30" and don't require HUGE fish to feed them with. And they also won't eat any tank mates they can't swallow.
 
Mihajlo525 said:
Musky are a HUGE coldwater fish. Exceeding 50" EASY. I can't really imagine any tank that could house one of these monsters. I know it'd have to be something in size similar to the tanks at bass pro that hold muskies. You'd also need to create HUGE current, I mean something that'd you'd have trouble swimming in. And if you don't mind fishing every day or buying whole market fish (live) to feed them. I really wouldn't recommend getting a musky... If you want a predatory fish get a gar, they only max out at 30" and don't require HUGE fish to feed them with. And they also won't eat any tank mates they can't swallow.
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Only thing I disagree with is the current. Muskies don't NEED current. I've found them in lakes, ponds, streams, and fast moving rivers, they are a versatile fish.
 
Well, I guess but I've personally always caught them in water with a considerable amount of current. Plus they'll need it to keep the water from heating up. Unless there's a better way to chill the water. I've even had musky steal 2lb white bass off of my rope XD they're agressive buggers.
 
Mihajlo525 said:
Musky are a HUGE coldwater fish. Exceeding 50" EASY. I can't really imagine any tank that could house one of these monsters. I know it'd have to be something in size similar to the tanks at bass pro that hold muskies. You'd also need to create HUGE current, I mean something that'd you'd have trouble swimming in. And if you don't mind fishing every day or buying whole market fish (live) to feed them. I really wouldn't recommend getting a musky... If you want a predatory fish get a gar, they only max out at 30" and don't require HUGE fish to feed them with. And they also won't eat any tank mates they can't swallow.
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Hey which Bass Pro you are referring too ? Where musky kept in aquariums ? There is one in Vaughn but can't recall if I saw Musky there .

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HumanBean said:
Hey which Bass Pro you are referring too ? Where musky kept in aquariums ? There is one in Vaughn but can't recall if I saw Musky there .

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You more than likely did not, as bass pro and cabelas both removed the musky and flathead catfish from a lot of their stores' displays due to high predation of the other species in the tanks. Muskies are highly aggressive, fearless of humans to a high degree, and will eat just about anything they feel they can wrangle lol. Amazing fish, and if I had a pond on my land I'd dedicate the entire thing to a musky or two, but my honest suggestion is if you want something like a musky to get a chain pickerel. They get on the larger size, but not anywhere near as big as a musky or pike, and they have similar behavior.
 
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