Large or Small Mouth Bass

clearing-up mis-information

I'm new at keeping fish, but not new to bass or bass fishing. I am looking to learn how to keep smallmouth and found this site.

The sizes of smallmouth listed in this thread are completely wrong! The record smallmouth bass is 11 lb 15 oz. The record largemouth is 22 lb (& change). Smallmouth get larger in KY & TN than the northern states as this is about the southern edge of their range and they achieve higher growth rates in these states. Bass do NOT have to go through a winter hibernation (or anything like that) as mentioned in one of the posts.

I'm looking to learn, but wondering about the accuracy of the information given how bad some of the posts are in this thread.
 
I think a channel cat would be a better pet for a 125g aquarium, since it is a more complacent type fish.....or a few bluegills/sunfish (If you are simply looking for a native fish.) I can't imagine either a largemouth or smallmouth happy in that sort of isolation.
 
Bass get huge fast I love fishing for them here are a few pics

http://www.calfishing.com/gallery/1

I suggest not putting them in a tank especially not a smallie there not very hardy and need cold water LMB however like warmer water if you want a cool bass get a peacock bass and some red tail catfish!
 
Your probably going to need a permit to own a game fish. But if I were you I wouldn't do it. Bass move, constantly, and the fish will most likely swim back and fourth. When the fish gets bigger the swooshing cause from the tail when the fish turns to head the other way can over time weaken the corners of the tank (I learned that from a fish store owner that had a large fish in a 200 gallon aquarium). Also, Largemouth Bass can seem pretty hardy but they are suceptable to slight chemical changes. Plus, they actually somewhat "hibernate" during the winter, and can die if their body goes into hibernation and the temp isn't at the proper temp.
 
whoever said 125 gal would be good for a bass as long as it was a single fish is wrong. I have a friend who has had a single large mouth bass in a 45 gallon aquarium for over a year, and the fish is doing just great.
 
graysilm said:
whoever said 125 gal would be good for a bass as long as it was a single fish is wrong. I have a friend who has had a single large mouth bass in a 45 gallon aquarium for over a year, and the fish is doing just great.
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How large is this bass? 45g isn't enough for my oscar who maxes out at about 12 inches. How can it be acceptable for a fish that can weigh up to 20 lbs? I don't think even a bluegill would be happy in less than 75 gallons.
 
Galaxie said:
How large is this bass? 45g isn't enough for my oscar who maxes out at about 12 inches. How can it be acceptable for a fish that can weigh up to 20 lbs? I don't think even a bluegill would be happy in less than 75 gallons.
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Well, all that is a matter of opinion. If you have ever went to a Cabela's or Bass Pro shop you can notice the behavior of certain species of game fish. The Bass are usually stationary. While certain catfish are very activly swimming about. Given this isn't thier natural enviroment you can kinda get an idea on what their behavior is gonna be in an aquarium and whether or not they are going to need a large tank or not.
 
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