As you discovered HBG will "do" pretty well raising them in a cage. That fish above is probably a female. How big was your cage for 100 fish? HOw much was each fish initially? Others may want to try what you did. That is a good way to buy smaller fish and stock later to minimize predation from LMB. Good job. They should be "dandy" sized fish in 2-3 yrs. Keep us advised as to their progresss.

Last edited by Bill Cody; 07/29/12 03:08 PM.

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