walleye and perch tank

[saugeye-nut]

i am hoping to puchase a 180 gal tank. any info about set-up and hand on walleye knowledge would be a great help thanks.

 

[MultispeciesTamer]

180 should be a good size tank for a walleye. But if you could get ahold of a few sauger they might fair better as they tolerate warmer water. If you stay with walleye I would keep the tank in a cool place and keep the water below 70, even better keep it closer to 65 or lower.

 

[bherbstm]

Have you tried this yet?

Also what are you feeding them?

Minnows, worms...?

 

[CichlidAddict]

I've kept perch and they wouldn't touch anything that wasn't live. I fed mine minnows and nightcrawlers.

 

[russll_13]

I got my perch and bluegill on FD krill and shrimp, also frozen shrimp and scallops.

 

[dsaavedra]

why is this in the media lounge?

 

[Burbotman]

Ambitious to keep a walleye, but if you do please share how it goes and pics

 

[saugeye-nut]

well its three months and my fish are doing great. the walleye have grown about 1 1/2 in size. the perch are also growing fast. water temp is staying about 65 to 68. man can them fish eat. i have three walleye, three perch, and three hybrid bluegill and they eat about 5 dozen minnows and a dozen crawlers a week. its like watching jaws feeding when i turn the minnows loose. i will try to post pics soon.

 

[Mr.Kiet]

Can't wait for pics!!

 

[saugeye-nut]