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	Yellow Perch
Fergus Mor McErc Hobbyist Posts: 112 Kudos: 401 Votes: 24 Registered: 10-Aug-2003	I was recently out (ice) fishing and caught a very small Yellow Perch (Perca Flavescens). I put it in the bait bucket and brought it home. It's now living happily in an unheated 20 gal. tank which stays at about 68-70 degrees. It's a far cry from the 39 degree water it'd be in if it were still in the lake (hope it apreciates the tropical change). I know this fish can get big (as aquarium fish go)...has anyone kept one to full size or something close to it? O Tempora O Mores
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:00
mikdavy2 Enthusiast Posts: 167 Kudos: 224 Votes: 35 Registered: 09-May-2003	I have gone ice fishing before and have cought some perch, i have never actually tried to keep one, sounds like something fun to do! http://www.thousandfootkrutch.com http://www.hawknelson.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:00
bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004	umm, i am guessing but 20-30 inches would sounds right? but i am guessing,
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:00
gnr4ever8794 Enthusiast Posts: 253 Kudos: 222 Votes: 24 Registered: 12-Apr-2004	I've never kept them personally, but in my fishing experience, they get around 12 inches. I think they can withstand some low tropical temperatures, but it would be like summertime all year long for them.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:00
Cichlid Kid Fish Addict Posts: 553 Kudos: 285 Votes: 34 Registered: 22-May-2004	they get large and can eat smaller fish so becareful.they get 12-18 inches and as much as 3 lbs or more(ive caught some rather large ones through thew ice and in the summer)just curious but where do u live?do u live near New England
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:00


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