hey all, just started getting into the natives last few weeks or so. i've got a free'd up 125g i'm using to house the new guys. anybody see a problem with keeping bout 20 or so shiners 4-5", 5 bluegill, 4 channel cats, and a white perch (want yellow bullheads but can't catch em). i know the shiners will prolly get eaten and the cats will get too big eventually. but for the time being are there any other problems anyone sees?
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You will be overstocking your 125 with all those fish.
Maybe 10 of those shiners? Orangespotted sunfish instead of bluegill, madtoms instead of channel cats, and scratch the white perch. Those will all live together for life in your 125.
Maybe 10 of those shiners? Orangespotted sunfish instead of bluegill, madtoms instead of channel cats, and scratch the white perch. Those will all live together for life in your 125.
You have tadpole madtoms and brindled madtoms as well as stonecats in OH.
A single bullhead would be better in that tank if you won't do madtoms.
OSS may be harder to find but will be worth it as they stay smaller and have a milder temperament.
But honestly, if you stocked your tank with your list... Shiners will be gone in less than a week, depending on what size your bluegills are they too will be gone, and you'll be doing water changes 2-3 times a week.
A single bullhead would be better in that tank if you won't do madtoms.
OSS may be harder to find but will be worth it as they stay smaller and have a milder temperament.
But honestly, if you stocked your tank with your list... Shiners will be gone in less than a week, depending on what size your bluegills are they too will be gone, and you'll be doing water changes 2-3 times a week.
bukster;986335; said:
If you're implying that you don't care about the life of the fish and you don't kill fish then you must intend to release fish after you keep them at home right?
Please explain.