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Bluegill or Bream Growers

The often overlooked fish option that can handle the high temperatures like tilapia but also the cool temperatures like catfish but still be small enough for a 100 gallon tank and acceptable to eat for people who refuse fish who lack scales.

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Latest Activity: May 14, 2018

 

There are various suppliers, and it depends on which store is near you. Carolina Fish Hatchery has a published schedule (south Virginia, No....

 

I called my local Southern States. Here's the link to their storefinder. The Southern States pond page says:

"Where can I obtain fish to stock in my pond?

"Southern States dealers sponsor a Fish Days promotion where pond owners can order different species of fish to stock their ponds. Check with your local Southern States dealer for the Fish Days promotion in your area."

 

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New to group

Started by Yaacov Levi. Last reply by Yaacov Levi Jun 26, 2017. 9 Replies

HiyaI am new to the group, and looking forward to hearing what others are doing. I am putting together 2 small systems, an in-house one, with large aquarium, reservoir and grow beds. Plan to grow out…Continue

just added 60 BG to my system

Started by MikeH. Last reply by Leo White Bear May 31, 2015. 5 Replies

  I recently added 60 (2-3") BG to my 700 Gal system (250 G FT) and will be adding 50 more very soon. I had Tilapia before but switched when temps dropped and all 128 tilapia died.  My question is, I…Continue

Tags: food, fish, tilapia, bluegill

Aggressive Bluegill

Started by Nathan. Last reply by Cindi Conway Nov 12, 2014. 9 Replies

I caught a bluegill while fishing several months ago and put it in my 250 gallon tank.  It does well with the other fish (catfish, crawdads, minnows, goldfish, bullfrog tadpoles, etc). Recently I…Continue

Bluegill Breeding

Started by George. Last reply by Phillip R. 'Cloudpiler' Landis May 12, 2014. 11 Replies

Anyone doing it in tanks or planning to do it?  How?  Any strategy for culturing phytoplankton/zoo plankton in the tank prior to breeding?  Thoughts on selective breeding?Continue

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Comment by Kinshala on March 28, 2011 at 7:26pm

from the US fish and wildlife service: A smaller member of the sunfish family, bluegill take approximately 8 years to reach one pound. Coloration varies with age and sex. Most bluegill bodies are light blue to olive green. The breast may be dull yellow in females to bright orange in breeding males. All, however, have a dark blue “ear” on the opercle. Bluegill build nests for spawning in June and usually nest in colonies with dozens of nests in each colony. Fish travel in schools, so if you catch one there is a good chance you can catch more in the same area. Best method is a worm or a grub on a small hook using a small bobber.

what is your experience in growing them in a recirculating system?

Comment by Sahib Punjabi on March 28, 2011 at 6:44pm
You know TCLynx, we must be thinking alike. I was debating getting some myself...still WIP...will let you know when :-)

God bless
 

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