Originally Posted by RossC
CB are pure Florida LMB. I can't imagine that they are genetically superior to any other pure Florida in spite of their claims. They came from Florida. I would stock pure Florida fingerlings and feed them well. We're just east of Tyler about 15 miles.

Targeting aggresiveness or marking traits in sunfish can sure be done. Condello strain northern bluegill comes to mind. IIRC, TJ has Hudland strain smallmouth as well. Having said that, it's not unreasonable to think Florida LMB are no different, and can be breed for particular traits.

Here, I'm targeting red tailed CNBG for my forage pond breeders, with red tail with fin tipping being the Holy Grail.

As far as aggressiveness, there's always jumpers/cannibals that outgrow, and are more aggressive, than the rest of the fish from that spawning period. To the victor go the spoils, and those would be my obvious choice for breeders.

Less common Red Tailed CNBG
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Very common green tailed CNBG
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Last edited by FireIsHot; 06/26/20 09:33 AM.
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