Smallmouth bass Tank Mates, rec tank size

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Acerbeast

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Hello, I have a few questions regarding SMB, how aggressive are they, possible tank mates (Green Terror, JD?), and what size tank you would recommend for a mature SMB. Any advice will be helpful.
 
SMB prefers cooler water (60s), so not a ideal to house with tropicals.

I've had mine for a couple of years now, where the tank is in the basement and the water typically doesn't exceed 70F during the summer months.
 
xraycer said:
SMB prefers cooler water (60s), so not a ideal to house with tropicals.

I've had mine for a couple of years now, where the tank is in the basement and the water typically doesn't exceed 70F during the summer months.
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Okay so no tropical, could bluegill, or sunfish work? I know nothing about bass
 
Bluegill and sunfish aren't tropical either. At least the ones native to my area aren't.

Just wondering.... Why do you want to add a native type fish with your tropicals? Why not do a whole different tank?
 
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MrsE88 said:
Bluegill and sunfish aren't tropical either. At least the ones native to my area aren't.

Just wondering.... Why do you want to add a native type fish with your tropicals? Why not do a whole different tank?
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I have no objection to a native tank, however I have no experience in fish keeping except for tropicals. Thus, it would be new to me, probably just as easy, I just havent done it.
 
I would post in the native/cold water forums bud, you'll get better answers.
 
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