Originally Posted By: CJBS2003
Lake chubsuckers are not quite as adaptable as FHM, but ponds in which they adapted to, they will no doubt help the LMB and other predators out without the downsides other forage fish may present. Plus, they have been proven to survive heavy predation unlike FHM. Average 6"-8" in size when mature with an unusually large one topping 14"...


The LCS (?) sound too good to be true! (I mean that in a good way)

CJ, what do you know anecdotally about their eating habits? Do they compete directly with lepomids for food? How about egg eating? Has that been ruled out? How about eating larva/fry of small lepomids and LMB?

With their range including the south east, I assume they can handle very warm water.

Thanks so much for your leg work!

PS: How about spawning? Once per year, or more in warmer climes?



Last edited by bobad; 04/18/09 11:12 AM.
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