I’ve had her for 1 1/2 yrs
That’s a 60 gal. But I use just Bay Water, and I don’t filter it. This spring I’m going to release her..........and introduce her to a Striped Bass. If I released this fish now the seals would eat her.
Goldfish are the worst possible thing you can be using as a feeder fish. they are super fatty and contain a chemical known to deplete thiamin in fish. Also, you shouldnt be releasing aquarium fish into the wild. Is it at least a native species to the area you're planning on releasing it into?
If anything non native has even been in the tank, you shouldn't release it back into your local habitat. You could possibly release invasive pathogens, algae, disease, etc.
+1. This is definitely a super important point. Just to add on to this, you're feeding your grouper goldfish which could have pathogens themselves and you're not only exposing your grouper to those pathogens but the rest of the fish that will ever come into contact with your grouper. This is not a smart move my friend. There's a reason why some states/countries outright ban the sale of certain fish species altogether. Like the snakehead. People think theyre cool until theyre dealing with a 3 foot beast that eats everything in the tank. then they dump it in a lake and BOOM! Invasive species epidemic.
Just a update.........I have 2 North Atlantic Oysterfish or Tiger Toadfish. Never saw these guys in 1 1/2 yrs until now. They usually never leave their hiding spots under shells and rocks. I collected both at 4-5” . Any one want a beautiful fish. Predator fish tank only, all others may be eaten, but will live peacefully with larger fish. Pm only
Well, of course, it’s a native fish, and I use native water, and native food when available. As far as the goldfish, large predator fish love live bait, goldfish is the best I could do at $35.00/100. Using freshwater fish to feed saltwater is controls contamination..
