perch

[zpetrichko]

could a fit a perch or two in a 55 gallon for life? most likely they would be in there alone, i greatly like the idea of going out catching a fish and putting it in my tank, if not perch what native fish can i keep in a 55?

 

[shadowavenger77]

yellow perch???

 

[Moontanman]

If yellow perch, then yes.

 

[shadowavenger77]

If yellow perch, then yes.

i would have to disagree...they get too big. i wouldn't do it.

 

[Moontanman]

yellow perch? Just how big do you expect yellow perch to get?

 

[zpetrichko]

nice, we have one who says no. however if there going to be too big there supposedly good eatin haha

 

[Oddball]

Yellow perch grow to an average adult size of 16" and can reach 19"-21"(rarely). That's too large a species for a tank that's only a foot in depth (front-to-back).

 

[fisher12889]

yellow perch? Just how big do you expect yellow perch to get?

They can easily reach 12"+ given proper care. I've seen a few up to 15" and maybe even a bit bigger. Generally, about 10" is the biggest fish you would want to house in a 55g.

 

[zpetrichko]

damnit..... any other suggestions for native then?

 

[DREAM-faw]

Panfish/Sunfish