Pics of my 4" LMB
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Do you have specs on your tank or a whole tank picture?
I'm in the process of putting together a tank for a LMB and would appreciate the input. Thanks!
I'm in the process of putting together a tank for a LMB and would appreciate the input. Thanks!
nickag9;3717713; said:
I'm no pro by any means but the more I read the happier my fish get.
I have a 60 gal tank with 3 3-4" LMB and 1 sucker fish 3". I have sand as a base, a store bought under water tree with cave, and about 9 plastic tall to medium plant. Also a live plant on drift wood. I use the cascade 1000 canister filter.
I do weekly water level checks and water changes (25%) and bi-weekly filter washes. I also add liquid plant food weekly.
This is a very temp set up as these bass have already about out-grown this 60 gal in about a month. I have a 150 gal on the way but even that will be bumped up to a 300 to 600 gal after just a few months. THE BIGGER THE BETTER!
I find that the more plants / cover you provide as well as a large selection of food makes very happy LMB. They also really enjoy any live plants as well as realistic decor.
The 3 biggest things I see that are very important is (in order)
1 - Water quality
2 - Tank Size
3 - Healthy Food
The better you can provide these 3 things the happier LMB you will have.
The pro's on here will correct me if any thing I said is false or missing any thing but as yourself I am a beginner and in just a month or so I have had the privilege of learning allot of useful information.
FYI - If in question ask on this site. There is a TON of VERY VERY knowledgeable fish keepers here.
Hope this helps!
Thomas -
if you plan on keeping those 3 bass all the way through their lifespans, i suggest skip the 150 and 300 and just get the 600 now!
Yeah, I'd have to agree. From what I've found during my research, a 300 gallon tank seems to be about the minimum size for one full grown LMB, let alone 3...
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