Originally Posted By: CJBS2003
Freshwater drum also feed on zebra mussels... However, even with freshwater drum, blue cats, gobies and a pile of other things eating them, they cannot keep up with their reproduction rate. Chris hit it on the head, RES don't tolerate cooler water where Zebra mussels are most problematic.


That's interesting. So I'm jumping to the conclusion that RES wouldn't survive a WV winter, therefore, not an option for either of my ponds if I ever chose to incorporate them into a stocking plan?


Todd La Neve

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