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How do you keep fish alive for a long time over a long distance drive? and how to keep native fish in aquarium?

I am planning on stocking my old recently shut down south and central american cichlid tank with NA native fish such as Bluegill, redear sunfish, pumpkin seed, crappie, warmouth, largemouth bass or smally and bullhead. they will be going in a 180 gallon aquarium, and i am constantly upgrading so i have lots of extra tanks. I have a lot of experience with aquariums and fish keeping alike so please dont give me a hard time. The only place i can go to catch most of these fish easily is about a 5 plus hour drive , let me note that one of my buddies a while back kept a bluegill in a cut in half monster can for 2 hours or more and now it eats out of his hand. I was thinking fill up an ice chest thats about 4 foot long with lake water and put em in there, i am an avid fisherman and own multiple bubble box type air pumps for keeping baitfish alive and i was thinking use one of those for airoration. I also have a stress cote for aquarium fish that i was going to use as well. Can this work? and is there anyhting else i can do in regards of the well being of the fish for the long trip? also what is the ideal temp for these fish, my aquarium unheated at night stays at 68 degrees and under and during the day probly around 78 maximum but probably still around 75 and under average. Say i were to get all of these fish, what is the ideal size tank for these fish full grown? I more than likely will not get all these fish btw. So basically the questions are What is the safest way to transport fish for a minimum of 5 hours in a vehicle? What can you tell me about these fish such as temperament and compatibility? and what is the ideal aquarium living situations for these fish as a whole?… so please help me with what you can, but if you dont know any answers to any of the questions please dont answer. I really appreciate all the answers and input given. Thanks Kevin
thank you guys for the fast help, sorry i didn’t mention it earlier but im in california. From what i know, na native fish species are very resilient and can handle a lot of stressful situations better than most fish, especially catfish. you gut em and through them back into the bucket and they are still swimming. thanks again for the positive answers and i def feel better about moving forward with the plan. Thanks again, Kevin

can a longear sunfish (8″) be kept with an adult sailfin molly (5″)?

I’m having a very hard time finding information on the temperment of longears.
Edit: I just found a post in pirhana fury forums that says thier temperment is comparable to an oscar

Best Spinning Reel For light lines??

Crappie season has arived here in Arkansas and I always have a hard time with the light line and low jig weight.

The line twists, it wont cast far enough, the rod is too stiff, and a host of other problems.

BTW the little tiny “ulta light” combos dont cast far enough!!

Can someone help me out and reccomend a combo with at least a 6 foot long rod. It needs to be able to cast with light line and very light jigs for long distances.
I am looking for a specific brand and model number.

Someone who will say more than……ultra light is what you need??

I am needing one at least 6 feet and length

Also would like to know a good reel

What to use when fishing?

Ok, I have a big question. My favorite fishing spot is McCook Lake. It’s an oxbow lake formed from the Missouri river. I fish at the end of the lake. I need some help. I have a hard time getting fish to bite, so if anyone can help me out that’d be awesome. He’s what the fishing spot is like:

- There’s a pipe where the river water comes into lake. The water’s moving pretty fast out of there and cause a lot of turbulence. I’m hoping the fish are used to it and maybe it’s helping because it’s putting oxygen into the water.
- 5-8 feet depth
- Lot’s of vegitation on the shores, but the lake bottom is pretty barren.
- Rocks by the pipe and mud further away.
- Know species of fish there are carp, channel and flathead catfish, largemouth and white bass, walleye, and crappie.

I need some tips to help catch walleye, catfish, and largemouths. I fish from the shore only.

How to you adjust a clutch cable on a old Triumph motorcycle?

1966 Triumph Bonneville , 650 motor bought a new clutch perch and handle and now I am having a hard time getting into first gear.How do I take up the slack ?

Best Spinning Reel For light lines??

Crappie season has arived here in Arkansas and I always have a hard time with the light line and low jig weight.

The line twists, it wont cast far enough, the rod is too stiff, and a host of other problems.

BTW the little tiny “ulta light” combos dont cast far enough!!

Can someone help me out and reccomend a combo with at least a 6 foot long rod. It needs to be able to cast with light line and very light jigs for long distances.
I am looking for a specific brand and model number.

Someone who will say more than……ultra light is what you need??

I am needing one at least 6 feet and length

Also would like to know a good reel

Why won’t my bird climb onto my shoulder or arm?

I have a small parrot. We know that he has been abused by previous owners and some guests in our house give him a hard time, but other than that we have shown him love and affection. He will take food from our hands, let us pet him, and even has flown and landed on my head once or twice, but still will not let perch on my arm or shoulder. He is extremely tame, he spends most of his day on a special made perch on top of his cage and only flies short distances to stretch his wings. He lives in my room, so he is used to me and I am his best friend in the house, yet my predicament still stands. I would love to get him on my arm soon because I am soon leaving for college and also will be at home rarely during the summer. Can anyone help me?