Cool exotic fish to own?

[NightExplorer96]

The 2nd fish seems to have a Russian flag painted on it's side

 

[TheDukeAnumber1]

I really do like that idea. Just not sure how to catch such a small fish.

That's part of the adventure

A seine net and having one or both of these guides would be a great start.
http://www.amazon.com/National-Audubon-Society-American-Fishes/dp/0375412247
http://www.amazon.com/Peterson-Freshwater-Fishes-Second-Edition/dp/0547242069

 

[Cyparagon]

The oscars would eat carrots, hot dogs and pieces of chicken.

I had oscars for a few years. I had so much fun feeding them various bugs from the back yard.

 

[XxCodyDarnellxX]

@ Flutterpie

Don't underestimate your native Ohio fishes. I've kept everything from oscars, tetras, archer fish, even a cuvier's bichir. All amazing and wonderful species, but my favorite is keeping native fishes. The hunt and thrill of catching and keeping them, plus you might be surprised at how colorful they can be. IE - I've kept these two fish you should have near you, an orangethroat darter and a southern redbelly dace, striking colors for a fish you can find in a small muddy creek.

Woah! I hadn't seen nor heard of either of those fish. The Orangethroat Darter is amazing. I'd love to have a tank of those. I'll definitely keep the name in mind for my future tank. :thanks: