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Re: NFC: Fw: PICKEREL
Could I talk you into a lil esox Article Dave ?
On Wed, 13 Jan 1999 19:45:54 -0500 Dave Littlehale <littled at cris_com>
writes:
>>
>> 1. What are the best aquarium conditions to maintain for ESOX
>species?
>
>I've found chain pickerel generally pretty easy to keep. I've had
>problems
>with redfins though. This year I caught a chain pickerel about 1
>1/2".
>First food was adult artemia which it took readily. Next, I had a
>handy
>supply of mosquito larvae which it also quickly munched on. Once it
>ate the
>larvae, I fed frozen mysid or euphasid shrimp. Again, it ate them
>like a
>champ. I've been home free since.
>
>When they are small, they are like any other fish of that size. Once
>they
>get bigger, then you will run into problems with increasing size of
>tank and
>food. I think it has already been mentioned, but most of us know they
>are
>ambush predators and don't swim all that much. But a large horizontal
>tank
>should be available as the length increases. I've found them to be
>skittish
>and jumpers so make sure the tank is covered all the time.
>
>Water parameters are variable. I collect mine from the Pine Barrens
>in NJ,
>so the water is soft and acidic. I keep them at pH of 6.5 and
>hardness
><50ppm. They are found in neutral to slightly alkaline waters as well
>so if
>you can maintain a steady pH <8 you should be fine.
>
>As far as water movement goes, I don't do anything extra as mine are
>collected in quiet water with plenty of plant cover usually
>bladderworts.
>Especially if you are collecting young of the year, they will always
>be
>associated with plants so elodea, cabomba, or any other floating plant
>would
>be greatly appreciated.
>
>These have been my observations; others may be different. If you have
>any
>further questions, please ask.
>
>Good luck
>
>Dave
>
>
>
Robert Rice
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