They can grow large if properly managed. I have been managing my pond for three years, and have been able to turn a stunted population of 2-3" GSF into 7-8" on average, and I have caught two that were ten inches.
Really? I was pulling them out repeatedly that big and bigger. In a way that's kind of sad if that means I can't expect much more growth...
Congratulations you are the proud owner of GSF. IMHO GSF can be managed like any other sunfish. With property culling you can get nice sized GSF. Look at what Bbjr has done. DIED and I both have GSF over 10 inches. DIED has some that weigh in at over 1 pound.
Oh and by the way, a heartfelt thank you for your translocation efforts!
JHAP ~~~~~~~~~~ "My mind is a raging torrent, flooded with rivulets of thought cascading into a waterfall of creative alternatives." ...Hedley Lamarr (that's Hedley not Hedy)
They can grow large if properly managed. I have been managing my pond for three years, and have been able to turn a stunted population of 2-3" GSF into 7-8" on average, and I have caught two that were ten inches.
Ok can you explain how you manage for these to get them large.
They can grow large if properly managed. I have been managing my pond for three years, and have been able to turn a stunted population of 2-3" GSF into 7-8" on average, and I have caught two that were ten inches.
Ok can you explain how you manage for these to get them large.
Thanks
Mainly just keep the population in check. Too many fish in a population=stunting. If you keep the population balanced for the amount of forage available, the size of the pond, and the amount of predators available, you should be able to achieve satisfactory growth.
They can grow large if properly managed. I have been managing my pond for three years, and have been able to turn a stunted population of 2-3" GSF into 7-8" on average, and I have caught two that were ten inches.
Ok can you explain how you manage for these to get them large.
Thanks
Mainly just keep the population in check. Too many fish in a population=stunting. If you keep the population balanced for the amount of forage available, the size of the pond, and the amount of predators available, you should be able to achieve satisfactory growth.
So what is your main goal in raising them and growing them out to a nice size?
What now Jhap? Got enough fuel in the deathstar for world wide conflict??
As long as there is Diet Coke an Mentos we have enough fuel to take us anywhere we need to be.
Including Naples, Italy.
JHAP ~~~~~~~~~~ "My mind is a raging torrent, flooded with rivulets of thought cascading into a waterfall of creative alternatives." ...Hedley Lamarr (that's Hedley not Hedy)
I just updated my Heretic Tracking software, it's significantly faster now.
Oh and put down the Potato Chips, how many times have I told you you'll spoil your dinner.
JHAP ~~~~~~~~~~ "My mind is a raging torrent, flooded with rivulets of thought cascading into a waterfall of creative alternatives." ...Hedley Lamarr (that's Hedley not Hedy)