Baby bass won't grow

[Karalak42]

I suggest don't add anymore fish especially goldfish that produce waste and will effect the growth of the baby largemouth bass.
Also do you plan on keeping all 4 bass?

Of course. Why?. Even I want to build an interior pond but il make another post about that.

 

[Karalak42]

If you mean goldfish for feeding wouldn't recommend that either because most feeders from your local pet store are in poor health.
The feeders can pass on parasites and diseases to the baby lmb.
If you choose to feed live fish feeders quarantine first for a month or more in a separate aquarium. Treat feeders with meds for external and internal parasites.

Hi. No I just meant if they would live in same tank. Not as feeders. Il buy 1kilo bags of frozen fishes for 6 bucks. Better deal for sure

 

[Karalak42]

I agree with tlindsey.
Any amount of waste added by more fish can inhibit growth (especially a waste maker machine like a goldfish).
Testing for nitrates can be your barometer.
If you add a new fish, and test for nitrate before a water change, and nitrates are higher than before you added the fish, its telling you to either remove the fish, or double up (again) your water changes, and water change volume.
In my tanks, my max nitrate level goal is no more than 5 ppm, so to achieve that level, I try to change 30% to 40% every other day (100% per week0
I collect fish in nature, and have yet to test a non-polluted source, where nitrate levels, are even mom-detectable.
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The above test are from different river in Panama, the left vials are all nitrate test, right are pH.

Nitrate has 0 ppm I guess? Or max 25

 

[tlindsey]

I want to build an interior pond but il make another post about that.

They are territorial so proper space will be required. Depending on your pond build size it may work.

 

[tlindsey]

if they would live in same tank

They would likely be eaten or killed.

 

[Karalak42]

They would likely be eaten or killed.

Really? I thought they hunted in groups like peacock bass

 

[Trouser Cough]

Nitrate has 0 ppm I guess? Or max 25

25mg/l is barely enough to marginally support live plants and if that's the max level I wouldn't normally suspect that their slow growth is based largely on NO3. Cleaner water is always better but it sounds to me like your blood worm diet might not be working. I'd improve that for sure.

 

[Joshuakahan]

25mg/l is barely enough to marginally support live plants and if that's the max level I wouldn't normally suspect that their slow growth is based largely on NO3. Cleaner water is always better but it sounds to me like your blood worm diet might not be working. I'd improve that for sure.

I’d say it’s diet, BWs are more like Cheetos for fish. Try silversides,
Tilapia etc…and some high quality pellets

 

[Trouser Cough]

Hahaha... cheetos. True.