What should I know about keeping a yellow perch as a pet?

Answer by  BrendaG (6111)

You will need a 55 gallon aquarium for no more than two yellow perch. They will get large and eat 4-5 feeder fish daily, and like worms and chicken livers.

Answer by  Liz59 (10966)

Well if you want to keep a yellow perch as a pet, you have to know that these are aggressive fishes. They also need utmost care and attention. They need to be fed every for hours.

Answer by  kirbyd (117)

Perch are really more of a "wild" type of fish not use to being in aquariums, but just do as you would any other fish make sure to feed it.

Answer by  jakeman0074 (79)

Here is the advice i can offer.for the first few weeks be sure to provide the fish with plenty of live food to eat.

Answer by  sharonl (250)

First you should make sure that it is legal to keep a native fish without a license or permit. Second, they grow large so a large aquarium is a must. They also should have strong filtration. I am not sure but they might need a chiller as well. I have a green sunfish and he does just fine at 72F.

Answer by  Kris (797)

Yellow perch are a schooling fish and don't like to be alone. Keep in a 55 gallon tank. However, they may outgrow the tank and need to be released.

Answer by  Liz59 (10966)

Well you can keep them as a pet but you need to make sure that you constantly change the water as they can not thrive in dirty water. Also, make sure you feed them well.

Answer by  katie15 (62)

Yellow perch are on average between 4 and 10 inches. They can live up to 11 years and are fresh water fish.