I just read that they can tolerate low water quality and they can get O2 from their air bladder. I didn't get the impression that they could survive in mud or anything like that though.
Spotted GRR are native to my county and the angling record is only 8.75 lbs. I've seen either these or Florida GRR in the creek that runs through our place. There is a good chance that these fish will be stocked into my little pond, and probably into Cindy's pond as well. I'm differnt.
PS. GRR can be eaten, but the roe is toxic.
