Bradley Harris Posted March 10, 2020 Posted March 10, 2020 I am currently raising a pet Largemouth bass in a 65 gallon and will upgrade down the road when needed. But my question is, I wish to grow the bass as big as possible and then release it into a private pond(not a random one). I know aquarium fish should not be released in the wild due to them most likely not belonging in that ecosystem. But does that go for Bass as well if it’s a private pond and I treat the bass for internal parasites for awhile before releasing?
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted March 11, 2020 Global Moderator Posted March 11, 2020 As long as the pond isn't connected to any other bodies of water and can't flood into another body of water you should be okay.
Bradley Harris Posted March 11, 2020 Author Posted March 11, 2020 It’s not. It’s on acres of land by itself.
looking45 Posted March 11, 2020 Posted March 11, 2020 Why even take the chance of infecting/harming the entire population just to add one fish?
Super User Hammer 4 Posted March 11, 2020 Super User Posted March 11, 2020 Just as a JFYI...It is Illegal to keep or sell bass ( game fish) in Calif. unless you have a permit from the DWF. Personally, I don't why you would want to confine a game fish. 1
Super User Bankbeater Posted March 11, 2020 Super User Posted March 11, 2020 Does the bass already have parasites, or is the treatment to keep parasites away when it is released? I wouldn't release any fish that already had some kind of infection because it might spread through the entire pond.
Super User Jig Man Posted March 11, 2020 Super User Posted March 11, 2020 Birds like herons can spread stuff from one body of water to another one.
Dirtyeggroll Posted March 11, 2020 Posted March 11, 2020 Sounds like you are building a 1 acre aquarium.
Super User J Francho Posted March 11, 2020 Super User Posted March 11, 2020 8 hours ago, Hammer 4 said: Just as a JFYI...It is Illegal to keep or sell bass ( game fish) in Calif. unless you have a permit from the DWF. Personally, I don't why you would want to confine a game fish. I was going to post this as well. So, since possession is illegal, then release is as well. I'll take this thread to remind members of the rules: Quote We are absolutely against any form of illegal fishing and will not allow any such threads or posts advocating such activity. All such posts are deleted. In addition, any material or posting that advocates or discusses illegal activities, with or without the intent to commit them, is prohibited. This includes activities such as software and music piracy, and other intellectual property violations. Forum Rules and FAQ Thanks! 3 1
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