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Hey guys im having a jewel cichlid population problem. they are everywhere, outnumbering my juvie bluegill population by far and theyve started to make a dent in my gambusia population. they are mean african species and i fear they will take over my pond if nothing will eat them. I currently have about 6 black bass, 3 tilapia, and 20-30(that i added, breeding might have yielded more) adult bluegill. The jewel cichlid numbers still arent declining and its been about 3 years since ive been keeping tabs on them. What can i add to control them?
Thanks alot, Craig
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Get a truckload of ice and freeze them to death! You could also try 3-4 2 pound Largemouth.
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How big are they? I would wonder about seineing them and selling them to a pet shop. You could try trapping but i would think that releasing bluegill and other would eventually teach the ciclids not to enter the trap. Possibly a cast net if the congregate for winter you could probably put a dent in them.
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