Originally posted by Bruce Condello:
You're absolutely right, Cecil. There's a clear difference between "definitely growing" and "growing well". I'm sure that by aquaculture standards, or any standards, this isn't an excellent growth rate. I think I'm just allowing my enthusiasm for the fact that they're growing at all to cloud my vision a little. One thing I am sure of (I think) is that they're growing quite a bit better at 54 degrees and constant feedings, than they would be at 39 degrees under the ice. Ultimately if I keep them healthy through the winter I hope they'll release well into one of my well fed ponds AND THEN take off in their growth rate. Regardless, it's pretty exciting. 
This is so true. I share your excitement!
Just had a customer bring in a 1 lb. 9 oz. bluegill. He raises fish in aquariums as a hobby. I think he said he had nine of them. He says he has hatched bluegills in them and grown them out in an aquarium to slab size. Interesting. I think I am going to try some flow through in a tank for bluegill fry next to the bluegill pond. Eventually with perch and all my species. I hate buying and hauling fish!
