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I'm thinking about getting a female ally snapper. How big do they get? What's the minimum size stock tank for them? How often and what should i feed her? Is it a good idea to keep algae eaters for the carapace, since algae will most likely form?

Thomas

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Thanks.
Where did you buy your stock tank from? Do i need a heater? Any tips on feeding? Should i use gravel (substrate) or no?

Try the 400 gallon stock tank from toter.com If you live in the southern half of the US and are close to sea level you could probably keep adults in the stock tank outside and only use a heater to keep an ice layer from forming on the coldest nights. Find a fish hatchery/ farm to get fingerling bass, catfish, etc. for cheap (like 100 fish for $15 or so). I buy frozen whole baby chickens from a reptile store and crawfish (in season) from seafood stores. I also get shiners from a local bait shop & Oscars from pet stores. Other people buy rats.

Kevin

thanks for the tips. 100 fish for $15 is one HELL of a deal. I live in Maryland.

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thanks Accompice.

Could i use a rubber mat to help her grip the bottom while walking?

I don't think a mat is needed, in fact they may accidentally get wrapped up or trapped in one and drown. Many stock tanks come with textured bottoms or with slightly elevated shapes built into the design. My tank from toter.com has various raised sections that they can use to push off of. Think about the soft muddy bottom of ditches where these guys live-not much grip anyway.

Kevin

how much did you pay for your tank?

thomas

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