Pond Boss Forums INTRO Questions & Observations Getting ready for a new species!

Cecil:

I have 3, and I'm 99.9% sure that they're all Males. They were sitting on beds in water that was 12"-18" deep. The PS seem to make beds at least twice as large as BG beds, and nest individually, not in a group like BG's.

Sounds about right. I once caught a 9 incher in Massachusetts that was solitary like a largemouth with his nest in an unused swimming area. From what I've heard from those that put them in aquariums they make up for their lack of size in a very pugnacious behavior.

Had a guy tell me on a fishing site, "they abound in the stretch between bristol and mottville (St. Joe River) and i'll just have the kid fill up the livewell with'em and drop them off on the way home as i drive right by your place. (most are 4-6 inchers)"

At least even though I will be getting some from a fish hatchery in the fall I will know where to get some in the future to add some genetic integrity. To late now for pumpkinseeds. I moved 6 big male bluegill and 9 females to the production pond this morning. I wish I had the camera as one male was well over a pound and similar in size to a dinner plate. I kid you not!

Two more in the tub today, plus 10 more BG in the pond, I'll dip them all out and throw them in the pond. All males tho. I wonder if they'll start eating the pellets and get to growing?

The BG in the pond started making beds today. Let the forage begin!

With this wind and the temps, the tubs lost 3" due to evaporation. The pond didn't drop that much, but with them bedding in shallow water I'll have to run the well into the pond if it really starts dropping. Time will tell!