Just got back from a lunch time stroll down the street to the New England Aquarium. A couple people from work had said that the seals were gone and stripers were in!!! Makes sense to me, I mean, who want's to see seals right??? Everyone wants stripers... Anyway, go down to take a look and I was wondering if I should bring some eels next time and toss them in. Watch under conditions, that while not quite natural, would provide a controlled environment where I could clearly see how that bass would consume those eels (no hook in them though, Patrick <img src="/Images/Tounge_Wink_Face.gif"><!--e5-->). Well, it might just be possible!!! The tank (obviously) is closed off on all sides but there is no roof!! I might just be able to toss some in....

Well, there are probably 50 fish in there (all fat) ranging from about 4 pounds up to about 35-40!!! Most are around 12-15 pounds. There is one real nice fish in there and while most of the smaller fish school together, they are following the big fish most of the time. As the big girl is doing laps near the bottom of the tank, the rest of the fish, including several over twenty pounds are collecting in a big school and following the largest bass as she slowly winds her way around the tank... Pretty cool to see it and if any of you get the chance, you should see them. I can't imagine they'll be here for long but it was very interesting to see... Tough to see with some of the glare on the tank but here are a couple shots...

http://striped-bass.com/aquarium.shtml

click on the thumbnails for the bigger shots (ok, they are not really thumbnail size

John
I go to Mystic Aquarium in the winter to watch the fish and have had that same thought . When my Daughter was younger than she is now 6yrs old she said why dont we fish for thoise fish right there Dady , Wish I could . Next time try and get your lens nearer to the glass and youll get no reflection of whats outside the tank . Nice fish some almost have a ghostly look meaning they are see through

My wifes 3 boys would love to see them. I know that as soon as we walked up to the tank he oldest boy would be BUSTED. I have been wanting to take my kids tot he aquarium now I have a little extra motivation <img src="/Images/TooHappy.gif"><!--e13-->.