A Azn_fisherman Feeder Fish MFK Member Mar 12, 2007 6 0 0 Eastpointe Michigan Mar 13, 2007 #1 Can river fish that you catch be kept as a pet? like a sunfish, chub or carp? will they live long enough if ya got the right stuff?
Can river fish that you catch be kept as a pet? like a sunfish, chub or carp? will they live long enough if ya got the right stuff?
Gr8KarmaSF Administrator Staff member Administrator MFK Member Jul 23, 2005 22,896 215 697 Quarantine Tank Mar 13, 2007 #2 It can be done, given you research what the fish needs (diet, space needed, etc.) and if its legal or not where you live.
It can be done, given you research what the fish needs (diet, space needed, etc.) and if its legal or not where you live.
B BIGgourami Polypterus MFK Member Jan 31, 2007 6,184 12 92 36 Chicago, IL Mar 13, 2007 #3 agree. like keeping trout is illegal in some places. for some reason. i don't know why you can catch and eat a fish, but not keep iun a tank.
agree. like keeping trout is illegal in some places. for some reason. i don't know why you can catch and eat a fish, but not keep iun a tank.
F fishcatch22 Feeder Fish MFK Member Nov 1, 2006 850 0 0 anchorage, alaska Mar 13, 2007 #4 most are very easy to take care of, easier than most tropical fish actually, but they usually need more space and sometimes won't eat commercial foods. also be aware of any laws in your area that may restrict the capture of certian species.
most are very easy to take care of, easier than most tropical fish actually, but they usually need more space and sometimes won't eat commercial foods. also be aware of any laws in your area that may restrict the capture of certian species.
R rockinthe40ounce Feeder Fish MFK Member Jan 24, 2007 302 0 0 34 west virginia Mar 13, 2007 #5 i heard you need to get a bass when it is small because when you put it in the tank straight from the river it goes into shock....like real bad
i heard you need to get a bass when it is small because when you put it in the tank straight from the river it goes into shock....like real bad