If you are looking for a compatible sunfish species with SMB, another sunfish species to consider, especially those in the eastern part of the country are RBS. They are even less prolific than PKS. They are more fusiform, meaning SMB can more effectively prey on them. Like PKS though, they rarely grow over 8" with a rare one reaching 10-11". They are often found with SMB in rivers here in the east, so their habitat preference is very similar. They are commercially available as well to include a golden morph, similar to the golden morph form of the rainbow trout.
