Re: [VFB] Aqurarium Blugills???

[DonO]

Del, I had 'gils in an aquarium in New Orleans for years.  They aren't tank-bound, so they will get big, too big, like my Pacus did.  To have fun, though, get a bunch of babies and raise them.  Big ones are very agressive because that's how they have survived.  Babies grow up more mellow.  Keep catfish to keep the tank clean.  A smallmouth or redeye bass is nice for diversity.  You shouldn't have any problems with the legalities.   In Wyoming, I had the 3 pacus in a 150 gallon tank until they outgrew it at 10lbs each.  I then made a wild tank out of it with turtles and a crocodile.  THe croc's name was 'Purse 'n Boots', as that was his destiny.   You won't be able to fish for them (you sunfish), as you'll see how much damage a hook does, and these are now your pets.  YOu can fish hookless versions to see how they react.  Then they just spit it out.  Better yet is to test your flies for swimming and floating characteristics in the tank.   DonO     ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2004 11:56 AM Subject: [VFB] Aqurarium Blugills???    I was wondering if I could keep 'gills in a 55 gallon aquarium that I have? If so, how many would you suggest? Will the setup I have for Chilids be sufficient? And can I fly fish in it??      Also, I was informed last nigh that my stepfather got me a job at the tire center he works at. So to all the Tandem swappers, the flies will be in the mail after my first check.                                                                                   Del