My 7th grade science teacher had a LMB that he kept in a 5 gallon aquarium in his classroom. To the best of my recollection there was nothing obvious in the tank except the fish, a healthy growth of algae, and water of course.
I can't be sure, but I believe the fish had been in that tank for several years. My brother who is 4 years older than I am says it was there when he attended that class. Again I can't be 100% sure, but I don't think the fish was fed by anyone. There were no filtration system, aeration, or mechanical devices of any kind.
What fascinated me the most was the size of that bass. It was approximately 2 - 2 1/2 inches long.
The next time I speak with my younger sister I'll ask her about that fish. Her memory is better than mine.
