MHcblues119;1110537; said:
okay sry
i would really like to know wether i am aloowed to keep them by the llok of it i can keep the minnows and creek chubs i found that out on the nj wildlife website.
I want to figure out if i am allowed to keep lmb and if so how can i catch them(i tryed looking but it says nothing about keeping them in aquaria)
The thing i really need the most is grass pickeral wat do they look like as juvies ive caught them in a lake before but they were over a foot in lenght
Im not very good at asking questions so i hope this helps u guys help me lol
First off.....just forget the largemouth bass. You might want to think about them at a later date but this isn't a fish to start with.
Next.....bait traps are pretty poor sampling devices. I like dip nets and seines.
http://www.cumingsnets.com/
Model #: 270-12-SG
and
http://www.jonahsaquarium.com/fishlist.htm
I like the above dipnets.
Cabela's seines are pretty darn good for the price so check them out.
If you caught pickerel over a foot it's most likely a chain and not a redfin/grass.
This brings up the next point.....You need an ID book. Peterson's field guide to North American Freshwater fishes is a great book at a low price. You might even be able to find one at a library.
Chain pickerel get very big and I would not advise keeping/taking any esox with out.....Looking into the laws with your Mom or Dad first and you need to look for possible size limits on them .
I think you should sit down with your parents and see if you can form a working plan. I love the information available on the internet but legal advice isn't always best dished out in this manner. Besides....Your parents won't be so happy if bring home a pair of tankbusting bass and chain pickerel.
Do you think your parents will help you here?
Oh, a little advise when talking to the parents....
Get as much information (ID books, captive care information) before you do anything. Read up on the fish and ask specific questions here when they arise. Then work out a plan (stocking level and the fish you want to keep) Make sure your selected fish can eat cheap foods, otherwise you'll forever be begging Mom and Dad for expensive feeders. They won't like that.
Now that I've said all of this....I would beg you to start with minnows. Still do all of the research but focus on the awesome minnows you have locally in your study. Just about every minnow is easy to feed and most don't require any special care. Some of the most colorful are the easiest BTW.
Keep reading and good luck.
BTW, what size tank(s) do you have?
