Grass pickerel?

[Destroyer551]

A grass pickerel would be good in a 40g breeder for life. You may be able to get away with two of them.

I've known of people keeping them in a 20g for life, although I would go with a 30g long as a minimum. They really don't need that much room.

You sure? They aren't very active are they?

 

[drewish]

You sure? They aren't very active are they?

Ideally, they will want vegetation. I even used fake plant cover.

But yeah, they aren't active unless they are "hunting" for food. Not a very exciting fish to keep.

 

[Destroyer551]

I dont really mind them not being active, I just like cool looking fish who eat other fish!

 

[drewish]

The grass/redfin pickerel are your fish. If you have a supply of gambusia near you, that would help out a lot. In FL, I imagine you can breed them all year long.

 

[AppStateBimmer]

Mine is alone in a 55g. They can be pretty exciting at times, but mostly just hover or hide. It seems to be an intelligent fish though, and has learned to recognize me.

 

[Destroyer551]

That's good to hear, I like fish with personality, or at least pay attention to you. Looks like I'll be getting a grass pickerel for the 40. He won't be in there for life though.

 

[AppStateBimmer]

honestly, I think a 40 would be fine for life. They are smart enough to control their bursts of speed and learn the boundaries. They don't swim around actively very often, so no need for a huge tank

 

[Destroyer551]

ok then, 40 for life.