Yellow perch as adults - 01/07/19 07:35 AM
I'm concerned about a couple of posts in another thread about YP not doing well without some 13'+ water and without having any data in my particular region on YP, I'm asking for some insight here.
First, in my 3/4 ac pond I went with cool water choices, SMB, RES and YP.
When I obtained my YP I was unable to get the desired number of fish I requested but took what they had.
My thoughts after fall sample were that maybe with the low density I had high enough growth that possibly would see a spawn-maybe only 1-2 females but shouldn't need more if conditions are proper.
I started second guessing my decision because I was worried about lack of forage if YP did not spawn, so I contacted a friend that raises YP for a few "pay-to-fish" operations and asked about getting a few larger females to make sure I'd have some eggs. At that particular moment of panic I didn't think about proper age or number of males so it is what it is.
Anyway, to my surprise, the females acquired are BAAARUTES!
14-17" fish with a couple pushing 2.5lbs.
My location is unique for KS, we are at 3700' above sea level and have exceptionally cool nights here mid summer-not uncommon to see 50's but usually mid 60's at night. Day temps slightly cooler than Denver CO believe it or not, but I'm concerned about survival, or potential to even raise adult perch now past that 11-12" mark.
My pond is 10.5' at the deepest point, full pool, I have no allowed fluctuation as I supply the pond with 52 degree well water (now with an oxygen infuser).
Although my pond's seal appears to be better than expected, it's still prone to wind and the evaporation as any pond is, so I was "hoping" that running 52 degree well water on occasion will keep those day-time temps at a more acceptable level for comfortable YP growth.
Am I expecting too much here?
I apologize for the seemingly uneducated concern here, and I've spoke to a couple of members here with other questions via PM but I do not want to abuse that function, and also, others may have the same question but not learn anything if I don't ask here.
Do you guys think maybe this will be something I can determine by checking water temps and DO in the hot days or will I be looking at the tried and tested sample data version called "time will tell"???
First, in my 3/4 ac pond I went with cool water choices, SMB, RES and YP.
When I obtained my YP I was unable to get the desired number of fish I requested but took what they had.
My thoughts after fall sample were that maybe with the low density I had high enough growth that possibly would see a spawn-maybe only 1-2 females but shouldn't need more if conditions are proper.
I started second guessing my decision because I was worried about lack of forage if YP did not spawn, so I contacted a friend that raises YP for a few "pay-to-fish" operations and asked about getting a few larger females to make sure I'd have some eggs. At that particular moment of panic I didn't think about proper age or number of males so it is what it is.
Anyway, to my surprise, the females acquired are BAAARUTES!
14-17" fish with a couple pushing 2.5lbs.
My location is unique for KS, we are at 3700' above sea level and have exceptionally cool nights here mid summer-not uncommon to see 50's but usually mid 60's at night. Day temps slightly cooler than Denver CO believe it or not, but I'm concerned about survival, or potential to even raise adult perch now past that 11-12" mark.
My pond is 10.5' at the deepest point, full pool, I have no allowed fluctuation as I supply the pond with 52 degree well water (now with an oxygen infuser).
Although my pond's seal appears to be better than expected, it's still prone to wind and the evaporation as any pond is, so I was "hoping" that running 52 degree well water on occasion will keep those day-time temps at a more acceptable level for comfortable YP growth.
Am I expecting too much here?
I apologize for the seemingly uneducated concern here, and I've spoke to a couple of members here with other questions via PM but I do not want to abuse that function, and also, others may have the same question but not learn anything if I don't ask here.
Do you guys think maybe this will be something I can determine by checking water temps and DO in the hot days or will I be looking at the tried and tested sample data version called "time will tell"???