Pond Boss Forums FISH & FISHING Sunfish-Including Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass Why do Redear despise me?

I am pretty sure males will darken up once spawning time gets closer.

I also have reduced water clarity from last summers gully washers and an overabundance of GSH, my reduced water clarity might be playing a role in coloration. I find it interesting that the 4 RES I have in my aquarium are no where near that vivid in coloration.