Ah, thanks Al and Bob! I hadn't considered the larger predator (LMB) foraging on larger prey (BG) angle.

But.. grin

That sounds great in the much strived for scenario of balance, with LMB as the apex predator. What about a scenario where LMB are the apex predator, but growth of the bass is not desired, such as the case where the goal is low density, trophy BG populations, controlled by a high ratio of stunted, or at least small LMB? In that situation, we sacrifice LMB growth in order to foster bigger BG... we don't want our bass growing any larger than say 12", so we have no need for the additional, larger forage that tilapia might present when they remove pressure from the BG?

Remove pressure from the bluegills....wasn't sure I could use those words together in a sentence, my fingers almost refused to type such a thing! laugh

Thanks guys, I really appreciate the patience shown to a hard-headed, stubborn, none-too-bright, please feature more BG articles for the mag, northern pondmeister.

"Forget pounds and ounces, I'm figuring displacement!"

If we accept that: MBG(+)FGSF(=)HBG(F1)
And we surmise that: BG(>)HBG(F1) while GSF(<)HBG(F1)
Would it hold true that: HBG(F1)(+)AM500(x)q.d.(=)1.5lbGRWT?
PB answer: It depends.