New 210 Native Aquarium

  • We are currently upgrading MFK. thanks! -neo
Ever thought of a black background for your setup? I think it would really make all of your fish pop and would love to see it!
 
MN_Rebel said:
Relax, tiger! Here's the steak for you.

I'm sure MasterB has backup plans for these monsters. IMO overstocking the sunnies in 210gal sounds good idea considered that they are greenies, longears and warmouths, all are known for their super aggressive. I've seen most fish were killed was from understocked tanks with just three or five sunnies but never from overstocked tanks. As for the sauger, they do not get larger than the walleye so I doubt that it will outgrow the 210gal.
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I am not disagreeing with the effectiveness of overstocking to displace aggression. Using dithers in setups and loading tanks with cichlids are common practices. I was disagreeing with the confinement. Much like CHUFF called you on doing. I have addressed the OP on that matter and he has responded and I am content. I hope I didn't step on anyone else's toes.
 
CHUFF said:
From what I see you give some good advice, And you're pretty fish smart... But you do get a little to into the overstocking/what are you going to do with the fish once they get bigger talk. You can call it what you want (ASSumption) I call it a fact. If I cared enough I would copy and paste all you're quotes. But you can do as you want seeing its a public forum. I know I see things that make me shake my head but I don't care to post a bunch of negative comments in threads, Then have to argue on the internet when someone doesn't agree. Eachisown



PS: I just added another sunfish to my tank.
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Good trolling. Maybe it's good reason why I should be concerned about someone's stock about what they should do with the fish once they get a little bigger or if the tank is overstock. But in this case, I have no concerns about MasterB's stock.

I see too many people released fish back in the waters if their fish got too big for their tank. It's not uncommon for us to caught a koi, a pleco, a pacu, a goldfish or even a tropical fish around here and there. On other day, I saw lot of pink and blue aquarium rocks near a public access suggests someone released aquarium fishes into that lake and I personally found two seashells (couch) in a lake. Sad thing about this is that there are very few members on this forum that would do that.
 
aaron7353 said:
I will not be stubborn and I'll admit I was wrong. I was quick to judge, but that is only because time and time again, we have seen those fish keepers with giants in an extremely undersized confinement. No I don't police all overstocked tanks, but since fish keepers with natives are a smaller sized group, I see it beneficial to disapprove of improperly housed natives. My intent is simply to do my part to discourage people from setting a precedent with muskies and other natives like what has been done with arowana, tiger fish, cichla, the list goes on.

If anything, I am relieved that you are a fish keeper who will actually upgrade and suit these fishes' needs. I am very relieved that you have a plan for the musky. Again, please do not take offense to my approach. You are right, I did not have any knowledge of your previous setups. I am certainly interested to see how these fish turn out; please keep us updated.
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I plan on do just that. I did this once before but I reverted back to Peacock Bass, but I hate to have an empty tank, its hard to get the fish I want when I want them, I hate searching for forums for fish for sale, then have to drive hours, have it shipped, pay shipping, wonder if the fish made it alive, etc. I find it much easier to go out and get the fish I want, when I want them, the best part, they are free, just takes times and a little muscle and sweat.
When you collect your own fish, bring two buckets with poles, gear, bubblers, etc. the terrain, hills, etc. that you have to go through, you tend to appreciate it more, even if they are free. I get excited each and every time I go to the creek, wondering what I will bring home next :)
 
luscombe1959 said:
Ever thought of a black background for your setup? I think it would really make all of your fish pop and would love to see it!
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Well yea, but I forgot about it, the back side is dirty and I have it so close to the wall its hard to clean.
 
Over night I lost my big Hognose, he was the one with an up-turned or what looked like a rolled up sucker, compared to the other and others bigger than him online. The smaller guy is doing fine at the moment, I watch him sift thru the gravel all the time. Last night I got another Rock Bass so now I have two.
 
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