Any one keep Muskie?

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I used to feel the same way but not any more as there could be organisms that exist in aquariums that are not found in the wild.Something could easily be dormant within a fish and once said fish is released in the wild it could release these organisms from its body.


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815billybob said:
I don't for see it getting any parasites in an aquarium that its not going to get in the wild.

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most aquarium fish in the US are tropical... even those bred in captivity in FL and warmer states are exposed to diseases the northern states dont have. and those that are imported from around the world are often housed in the same tanks in lfs and importers holding tanks... disease/parasites/pathogens in general are all tossed into a modge podge soup. imo a big reason most WC fish are sick/near death by the time they get to their final destination. these disease can lay dorment in fish/water/plants/invertibrates ect... a comunal fish net is all it takes sometimes, but there are so many ways things can be xfered. there is no way to 100% guarantee no cross contamination. and the results can be disasterous to Natives. and Natives can carry disease just as disasterous to our tropical species.
 
1. NEVER EVER EVER EVER release a aquarium kept fish, unless you are a trained professional and you are releasing it as part of a scientific/environmental program. It's better to kill the fish vs. releasing it, even to the water it once came from..

2. Unless you have a spare 8,000 gallon chilled aquarium laying around, or a titanic pond that has a massive filtration and cooling system and is deep enough not to freeze solid, leave the muskie where they be. Keeping open water predators in tanks is usually a death sentence eventually.
 
Thanks for the info I never have and never would release a fish back in the wild. I just figgerd all the bands because people release fish were there not supposed to be. I never thought about the small organizams.

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I just started managing a 250 gallon tank with a single muskie fingerling (8”). I will let you know how things go. I have posted a separate thread to discuss feeding schedules. We’ve just had the fish for about a week, but he is eating and doing well. I’ll post updates on growth, issues, etc as I go along. The tank size will obviously be an issue eventually. The info I got while doing the research on the fish gave tank parameters of PH 7.4 and optimal temp of 65-70 degrees. There is an upper limit of 74 degrees for healthy fish. I don’t have any previous experience, but was asked to come in on the project for a museum.
We obtained our muskie from the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency. It came from a local hatchery in East Tennessee. I was not in on the permitting process, but it is all TWRA approved and permitted. The museum also keeps raccoons, snakes, and various reptiles all requiring permits. I’m not sure about the process for individuals.
 
they have a musky at Cabelas and its just nasty.
 
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