For best G.shiner production the pond should have some natural shallow (0-1ft) vegetation which is their preferred spawning habitat. G.shiner spawn only once per year but have more eggs per female than FHM. Larger g.shiner can have 10,000 eggs per year compared to FHM 500 eggs and up to 2000-4000eggs in good conditions. For supplemental forage production try 10-30 lb/ac. Number and size of predator and amount of small fish refuge play big roles in the survival of minnow/shiner fry to adults.
Last edited by Bill Cody; 01/13/15 11:35 AM.
