Eric is very correct. As an example CB1 (Cecil) has noted on this forum that he sees BG successfully nesting on a narrow (abt12" wide) ledge of bare bottom clay in his very steep sided (2:1 slope) pond. The natural urge to merge is strong among sunfishes and they can often get the job done in less than optimum conditions. My information above is for pampering your BG.

Last edited by Bill Cody; 01/31/10 06:09 PM.

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