Burbot(ling cod) tank

[Cooper]

I keep a tank of burbot I hand fished out of Lac La Biche in Alberta when the ice was melting. They are amazing fish! They are gadiforms(cod). Truly fascinating to watch. I feed them earthworms small fish and bloodworms. I will be releasing them in the fall.

 

[cold blood]

Stupendous! So what are you doing to keep the temps cool? I'm envious, they're a really sweet! Good eaters I'd imagine. Do they spend daytime hiding? They tend to make burrows in the substrate to hide in during the day in the wild. What's their activity like? That's one interesting aquarium that I wouldn't be able to keep my eyes off of!

They are not ling, although they are related. They are the only member of their genus...Lota lota...cool scientific name

 

[Cooper]

I know they aren't ling but people locally refer to them as ling cod . I live in the basement the room doesn't get above 68 at the most. They initially would hide a lot during the day but now they are always out and about searching the tank for food. Their lower fins are really neat, they use the lighter coloured tips to feel in between tight spaces along with the chin barbel. They appear extremely sensitive. They are also growing quite quickly as I feed them daily.

 

[cold blood]

I know they aren't ling but people locally refer to them as ling cod . I live in the basement the room doesn't get above 68 at the most. They initially would hide a lot during the day but now they are always out and about searching the tank for food. Their lower fins are really neat, they use the lighter coloured tips to feel in between tight spaces along with the chin barbel. They appear extremely sensitive. They are also growing quite quickly as I feed them daily.

I would think 68 would be a bit too warm...but I've never kept them, so your experience is of great interest. Thanks for posting!

 

[Cooper]

The lake is currently warmer than that at the edges, which is where the young ones are found under rocks. I had the same concern so I've been monitoring the temperatures where I found them with the tank. I believe the larger ones would definitely require colder water. The largest I have is just approaching 6".

 

[cold blood]

The lake is currently warmer than that at the edges, which is where the young ones are found under rocks. I had the same concern so I've been monitoring the temperatures where I found them with the tank. I believe the larger ones would definitely require colder water. The largest I have is just approaching 6".

Interesting, I do know that during the warm periods (summer) adults spend much, if not all of their time below the thermocline.

 

[Cooper]

They're never caught in shallow water around here