Originally posted by Bill Cody:
Sunil, I think LMB will be better predators of sunfishes compared to HSB in murky water. LMB will also be better predators in shallow water and in cluttered (structure) habitats compared to HSB. When feed treained HSB have pellet food available I think they will utilize that as a primary food source compared to fish hunting. You can't beat the LMB when it comes to eating sunfish. LMB have evolved to prey on sunfishes.
What if...
Your water wasn't overly murky.
There was minimal structure.
You didn't feed pellets or maybe 1/4 the typical amount.
Would that get you closer to a workable GG HSB pond? I'm thinking about options for my 1/2 - 3/4 acre future pond. I'm patient enough to accept a slower rate of growth if stunting isn't the finale result.
