Monster Catfish Aquarium

[tbinchrist]

Finished this thing a while ago, thought I'd finally get a video together and share it.
Great when the fishing aint great, to come back and watch them

http://youtu.be/sEbMZ3U6mqg

 

[Andrew]

That's awesome.

 

[takenoprisoners]

Agreed. Super cool. I didn't know you could keep native species as pets. I'm guessing they were bought from one of those outfits that sells for stocking?

 

[shsimons]

Great vid, you are ate up!

 

[wesleyanbassmaster]

How long did the build take you? i've built a couple of stands for my program at the scout camp. Can I get the specs on that?

 

[puddle jumper]

Nice..
PJ

 

[Labman]

Wow!! monster project. emoThumbsup emoThumbsup I want one. Those bluegill look a little fearfull. Thanks for the video.

Regards, Labman

 

[EricM]

emoBigsmile emoBigsmile emoThumbsup

 

[jason]

Excellent craftmanship. I'm assuming this isn't your first build?

 

[SpurHunter]

takenoprisoners - 11/13/2013 4:48 PM

Agreed. Super cool. I didn't know you could keep native species as pets. I'm guessing they were bought from one of those outfits that sells for stocking?

You can keep natives in a tank, you cannot perform your own stocking program of public waters though.

 

[foodsaver]

wow that is cool!

 

[churly]

I have pet bass that is 5 years old. His favorite meal is cheese krystals. He is in a 150 gal. Aquarium. My kids love feeding him.

 

[Javelin33]

That's so cool. I've caught quite a few little smallmouth that I'd love to put in an aquarium.

 

[takenoprisoners]

SpurHunter - 11/14/2013 8:11 AM

takenoprisoners - 11/13/2013 4:48 PM

Agreed. Super cool. I didn't know you could keep native species as pets. I'm guessing they were bought from one of those outfits that sells for stocking?

You can keep natives in a tank, you cannot perform your own stocking program of public waters though.

Ah. Very interesting. Kinda makes me want to hire him to build me one! Very nice and thanks again for the info.

 

[AT Hiker]

Wow, really nice!!!!

 

[tbinchrist]

Although I've kept fish for years, this is the first build I've done. I designed it myself to suit the needs and space I had. I know a few things to improve upon on next project. Good news is its almost maintainence free! I am looking at getting a bass to add. The prjoect took about 4 months in my spare time.

 

[7out]

Awesome tank. Great job.

 

[bassnbug]

very cool emoThumbsup

 

[Longt70]

Very cool vid!!! Well done!

 

[gaspergou]

You might want to double check on keeping natives in aquaria. It is my understanding that the new bait regulations that passed last year specifically excluded keeping most native fishes in home aquaria...

[Edited to add:] If fish are taken legally outside of the state, then theoretically you should be able to keep them. You would have to have some way of verifying that they originated out of state, or it would have to be a species that doesn't occur in Tennessee (which seems somewhat counterproductive to the original intent of the new legislation).