I currently have 4 bluegill (6 in), I checked the identification thread, and this is what it said they were, and a common pleco (8.5 in) in a 125. Is this over/under/perfect stock. I"m thinking of a bullhead catfish, or a crappie. What do you all think. As for filtration I have a Rena xp3 and an under gravel filter with tow maxijet 1200's. The temperature is set at 71degreese
Stocking a 125
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to warm for those bluegill. they are natives or cold water fish, so stickign to a native tank i would say bull head or perch or something like that. as for the temp, i'd keep it no warmer then 62 and no colder then 48-52 degrees.
jerzyperson;4092770; said:
Bluegill don't even spawn until the water gets into the 70's. They enjoy temps from 70-80 degrees, anywhere from 60-78 would probably be ideal, and at 71 your tank is perfectly fine. Not all natives are "cold water".
A bullhead or two would probably work well in your tank. Crappie should be kept in schools, and you don't really have room for a school of bluegill and a school of crappie in a 125.
I was thinking crappie wouldn't work out because there wouldn't be space for many, and a bullhead would be best. Now just to find out where to find one locally. Also I thought 71 should be fine because it is still fairly low, and in Ky water gets above that in the summer or I diffidently would not be swimming in it. I just wanted to warm it up a little for the pleco, or I wouldn't even worry about the heater.
Bullheads are pretty common fish, but you don't hear many people talking about catching them because they are often considered an undesirable species. IMO they taste EXCELLENT and I will fish for anything, so I definately don't mind catching them. The best places to find them are often smaller ponds and lakes. Just use a nightcrawler or some chicken liver, and move around often if your not getting bites. If they're in the area and hitting, they will usually bite within a half hour or less.
fisher12889;4093878; said:
wow you eat bull head? i consider them to be gross but i guess the way you cook them
you might wana be careful wit the bullhead the can be a bit aggressive towards some fish