Tiger Musky

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Arial_Sky

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Hi everyone, I'm new here. Found the site while googling Tigers for info.
I have two which have grown from 2 inches to 8 inches in 6 weeks. I would love some info on these guys if anyone can help??? Feel free to email me at
arial_sky@sbcglobal.net or yahoo IM me at Arial_Sky2. thanx
 
See? I sent this and no one answered me, sigh
 
first welcome to MFK
second those will get well over 4' one day
and third what size is your tank and how big do you plan on going to keep them for life?
 
Bsixxx;1055654; said:
first welcome to MFK
second those will get well over 4' one day
and third what size is your tank and how big do you plan on going to keep them for life?

so true my buddy ha to upgrade to bigger tanks all te time an once the got to big he sold thmm to a guy who a a indor pond
 
Well if your asking someone to take the time to reply to you privately, you have wishful thinking..

Most people will simply reply here.. and you only gave it about 6 hours on a Saturday afternoon, when most people are the busiest.(I just got done with 14 hours of sprinkler installation.)


As far as Tiger Muskie.. all I know is they get huge, and they create alot of waste because they belong in cold water. I am not sure of the maximum size, but I was under the impression they can get over 4 feet long. They are a cold water species, which means even if they are put in a tank with no heater, the room temperature water will make their metabolism race.

The increase in metabolism, especially as they grow HUGE, will cause serious problems.. I hope you have a 600-800g tank laying around, as they will probably kill anything during growth. Also, be prepared for lots of massive water changes a few times a week, unless you invest a few grand in a nice big chiller.

I have seen a few people here keep them as juvies, but then release them where they caught them when they outgrow their tank. I also picked up that they are sometimes illegal to keep in captivity or harvest out of the wild, as re-locating them or shipping them where they can enter new bodies of water is hazardous and irresponsible. They could ruin ecosystems easily, especially if given the chance to reproduce.

Try the 'Search' function in the top right corner of the MFK. Just search for Tiger Muskie.. or you could try sifting through the hybrid and coldwater sections.

Good luck in your ventures! Keep us updated, a huge muskie would be awesome!
 
see sometimes takes a while but well worth it, u will always get the best info from mfk, better than any other site trust me
 
They are in a 220 with very thick glass, I plan on keeping them for life.
 
I also have a 200gal, which I have my Champsochromis in with a Achara cat and a native green eared sunfish which by the way rules the tank, LOL
 
Arial_Sky;1055717; said:
They are in a 220 with very thick glass, I plan on keeping them for life.

cool cool wat do u plan on keeping them in, i always wanted to build a big pond for those
 
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