looking to get some perches

[eman b115]

I am thinking of getting a chinese perch... I know nothing about these fishes; can any1 shed some light. THANKS GUYS in advance.

 

[rallysman]

They do well in warmer water, but prefer cool water. They're hard to get off of feeders IME, but once you do they take anything. They're almost like dogs lol....mine follows me all over.
Not agressive at all, but will eat whatever will fit in their mouth, and they have a BIG mouth. They dont do too well with bullies, but if they have their own space they'll be ok.

 

[eman b115]

I guess I should be more specific; would they get along with my dats???

 

[rallysman]

I guess I should be more specific; would they get along with my dats???

I think it would be fine. They grow fast though, so make sure none of them are too small.

 

[eman b115]

how big do these chinese perches get??

 

[rallysman]

From what I've read 24" is the max. Mine is 18" and still growing (slowly now that he is big)

 

[bichir addict]

I saw your chinese perch rally, its so awsome and big. Diddent you get it for only like 10 bucks or sumthing? I would of paid 300 for it.

 

[rallysman]

I saw your chinese perch rally, its so awsome and big. Diddent you get it for only like 10 bucks or sumthing? I would of paid 300 for it.

$40
It was 17" when I got it.

 

[bichir addict]

Thats unbelieveable. im in shock lol the guy must of been mentally challenged that sold it to you.

 

[eman b115]

$40
It was 17" when I got it.

Hey rally would you by any chance have pics of your perch; I think I'm gonna get some Thanks