What size tank for bass?

[Noto]

10' X 3' X 2.5', 8' X 4' X 2', 8' X 3' X 3', or 6' X 4' X 3' will all give you around 500 gallons and have a nice big footprint. Glasscages has 500+ gallon glass tanks starting at $2200. Ask your LFS if they have any tanks that big in their catalog and what they'll run you.

A more economical but less aesthetic option is an aquaculture tub with a window, like these from http://www.aquaticeco.com/subcategories/2080/Fiberglass-Tanks-With-Window]Aquatic Eco-Systems[/url]. They have a 523 gallon tank for only $1264.

Look in the DIY section on this site for info on building your own tank; it's still pretty expensive unless you've got a good hookup on materials, but it's easier to customize the tank to the space you have for it. You'll definitely want to build a couple smaller tanks before diving into a 500 gallon monster.

 

[MultispeciesTamer]

yeah iam thing about trying a 75gal or 100gal diy for my south american fish

 

[le patron]

I have had 6 in a 55 all around 8 inches haha but i was only 13 they lived for 4 years ! never faught!

probably because they were stressed out beyond belief

 

[stumpy041486]

thanks guys for all the help...hopefully one day I can have me a 500 gallon tank, but it is a little out of my budget for now

 

[Noto]

If you want a more manageable fish with bass-like attitude and looks, consider rock bass, shadow bass, green sunfish, or warmouth. The last three should be easy to find in MS. They all stay relatively small (usually 10" or under, occasionally larger) and can be kept in small aquaria- a 29 gallon would be fine for any one of these fish for life, while a 75 gallon or larger tank could hold a small group. Like LMB, these fish can be very territorial, so you have to stock carefully.

There are also some relatively small black basses, such as the Coosa or redeye bass (Micropterus coosae) and Suwannee bass (M. notius), that are seldom over 18" long and could stay in a much smaller tank than a LMB needs. I haven't kept them and can't comment on the legality or specific husbandry requirements, but it's something you could look into.

 

[I<3fish]

If you want a more manageable fish with bass-like attitude and looks, consider rock bass, shadow bass, green sunfish, or warmouth. The last three should be easy to find in MS. They all stay relatively small (usually 10" or under, occasionally larger) and can be kept in small aquaria- a 29 gallon would be fine for any one of these fish for life, while a 75 gallon or larger tank could hold a small group. Like LMB, these fish can be very territorial, so you have to stock carefully.

There are also some relatively small black basses, such as the Coosa or redeye bass (Micropterus coosae) and Suwannee bass (M. notius), that are seldom over 18" long and could stay in a much smaller tank than a LMB needs. I haven't kept them and can't comment on the legality or specific husbandry requirements, but it's something you could look into.

Umm, a 10" fish in a 29 gallon? NO. Try one of each of the species you listed in a 75 gallon by itself.

 

[MultispeciesTamer]

Umm, a 10" fish in a 29 gallon? NO. Try one of each of the species you listed in a 75 gallon by itself.

width of 29gal is 12" plenty or room to move around . Plus noto knows what hes talking about most the time .

 

[hmt321]

Warmouth make great aquarium fish, i have one in a 75 gal now

 

[sandtiger]

width of 29gal is 12" plenty or room to move around . Plus noto knows what hes talking about most the time .

Well as long as the fish can turn around...

 

[MultispeciesTamer]

Well as long as the fish can turn around...

i know it does cut it pretty close but it can be done