Thanks Eric - good job, this thread is worth preserving.

Quite a coincidence that you, Aaron, and I have CNBG from the same gene pool, and even more intersting is that Aaron and I share the same year class fish.

I am looking forward to monitor CNBG growth against Aaron's "gold standard" pond, having a small RAS pond capable of controlloing water quality and environmental propeties.
All he needs now is a refrigeration system to control water temp.
I'm envious ...

We hava a "benchmark" as a starting point with Aaron's December 2008 photo camparison with my January 22, 2009 photo, even if Aaron's fish is hand held.

I'm on Aaron's team to assist any way possible for him to produce a world record class CNBG.
We can share braggin' rights...

Aaron’s CNBG 12-26-08


George’s CNBG 01-22-09




N.E. Texas 2 acre and 1/4 acre ponds
Original george #173 (22 June 2002)