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D.A.largest largemouth bass I keep natives exclusively in my pond and fish tanks. I take them in perch traps or cast nets. There is an incredible array of interesting animals to catch and, if they grow too large, you can put them back where you found them. I live in South Texas but I bet any water tank in your part of our great state would yield good results.largest largemouth bass

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largest largemouth bass-I have a 1200+ gallon pond in N.Texas (Plano).  Current residents include 2 koi, 2 goldfish, 8 to 12 gambusia, and a couple of snails … thought I saw a tadpole the other day, too.  It also has several plants 3 lilies, potted cattail, iris, duckweed, anacharis, lizard tail, pickerel and a large (100 gal.) home made filter. Anyway – to the question.  Although I like the koi and goldfish, I’d like to put in some native or other freshwater fish that are more ‘unusual’.  I’ve checked into killifish ..largest largemouth bass. anyone have success with them?  Does anyone have any other suggestions? Question, part II.  Where can I research, see, or buy these alternative fish on-line?  Local fish stores have only said, stick with Koi or Goldfish, probably because that’s all they have to sell. Any info appreciated. Thanks, D.A.

Find our pal, Robert Rice.  He is a native fish guy.  Has a web site somewhere and even a “native fish exchange”.   Alternatively, get yourself a cast net and come down to my neighborhood, plenty of killifish around here.  They might not take the winter up there, though. Some species I’ve seen in backyard ponds that looked really cool; Alligator or spotted gar, must have live food. Blue catfish, reaches over 80 pounds. Albino channel catfish, good to eat. Largemouth bass, must have live food. Variuos sunfishes, such as longear, redear, orange spot, warmouth, bluegill, coppernose, flier, dollar, bantamn, etc. Some of the above can be purchased at a local fish hatchery.largest largemouth bass  I’m not sure of where one is in your area, try calling the local county extension office and asking them. Best of luck

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I have a 1200+ gallon pond in N.Texas (Plano).  Current residents include 2 koi, 2 goldfish, 8 to 12 gambusia, and a couple of snails … thought I saw a tadpole the other day, too.  It also has several plants 3 lilies, potted cattail, iris, duckweed, anacharis, lizard tail, pickerel and a large (100 gal.) home made filter. Anyway – to the question.  Although I like the koi and goldfish, I’d like to put in some native or other freshwater fish that are more ‘unusual’.  I’ve checked into killifish … anyone have success with them?  Does anyone have any other suggestions? Question, part II.  Where can I research, see, or buy these alternative fish on-line?  Local fish stores have only said, stick with Koi or Goldfish, probably because that’s all they have to sell. Any info appreciated. Thanks, D.A.

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D.A. I keep natives exclusively in my pond and fish tanks. I take them in perch traps or cast nets. There is an incredible array of interesting animals to catch and, if they grow too large, you can put them back where you found them. I live in South Texas but I bet any water tank in your part of our great state would yield good results. Vamanos, Mikal Fisher

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -I have a 1200+ gallon pond in N.Texas (Plano).  Current residents include 2 koi, 2 goldfish, 8 to 12 gambusia, and a couple of snails … thought I saw a tadpole the other day, too.  It also has several plants 3 lilies, potted cattail, iris, duckweed, anacharis, lizard tail, pickerel and a large (100 gal.) home made filter. Anyway – to the question.  Although I like the koi and goldfish, I’d like to put in some native or other freshwater fish that are more ‘unusual’.  I’ve checked into killifish … anyone have success with them?  Does anyone have any other suggestions? Question, part II.  Where can I research, see, or buy these alternative fish on-line?  Local fish stores have only said, stick with Koi or Goldfish, probably because that’s all they have to sell. Any info appreciated. Thanks, D.A.

Find our pal, Robert Rice.  He is a native fish guy.  Has a web site somewhere and even a “native fish exchange”.   Alternatively, get yourself a cast net and come down to my neighborhood, plenty of killifish around here.  They might not take the winter up there, though. Some species I’ve seen in backyard ponds that looked really cool; Alligator or spotted gar, must have live food. Blue catfish, reaches over 80 pounds. Albino channel catfish, good to eat. Largemouth bass, must have live food. Variuos sunfishes, such as longear, redear, orange spot, warmouth, bluegill, coppernose, flier, dollar, bantamn, etc. Some of the above can be purchased at a local fish hatchery.  I’m not sure of where one is in your area, try calling the local county extension office and asking them. Best of luck, Brett

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I have a 1200+ gallon pond in N.Texas (Plano).  Current residents include 2 koi, 2 goldfish, 8 to 12 gambusia, and a couple of snails … thought I saw a tadpole the other day, too.  It also has several plants 3 lilies, potted cattail, iris, duckweed, anacharis, lizard tail, pickerel and a large (100 gal.) home made filter. Anyway – to the question.  Although I like the koi and goldfish, I’d like to put in some native or other freshwater fish that are more ‘unusual’.  I’ve checked into killifish … anyone have success with them?  Does anyone have any other suggestions? Question, part II.  Where can I research, see, or buy these alternative fish on-line?  Local fish stores have only said, stick with Koi or Goldfish, probably because that’s all they have to sell. Any info appreciated. Thanks, D.A.

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