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Unread 06/30/2004, 08:58 PM   #1
alprazo
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keeping Atlantic squid

Every summer while catching bait I always land several small 3/8 to 2 inch squid out of the Delaware bay. They make a popping sound when taken out of the water. Last year I decided to try and keep several alive in a tank but had no luck. Most of the time they were dead by morning. Has anyone had luck with them. If I can find a photo I will post it. I've tried natural and made SW with the same results. The bay water temp is quite high at times ~ 85 and I have matched that as well. The tank was rather small, 20 long but I can't imagine that would cause death to a squid < 1/2 inch in one night. Are these creatures just near impossible to keep and a kreisel tank is required or a I doing something wrong. I hope to try again this summer if anyone has ideas.

Thanks,

Alprazo


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