Raising sunfish indoors - Bluegill - Big Bluegill2024-03-29T10:10:54Zhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/forum/topics/2036984:Topic:2484?commentId=2036984%3AComment%3A5441&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThat sounds like a good idea…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2008-07-23:2036984:Comment:54412008-07-23T00:20:21.505ZCsteelhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/Csteel
That sounds like a good idea to also raise the Bluegill.<br />
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Since I have the large tank on the bottom I could keep some Redear and Bluegill in it to see how big they would get.
That sounds like a good idea to also raise the Bluegill.<br />
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Since I have the large tank on the bottom I could keep some Redear and Bluegill in it to see how big they would get. Don't set your growth benchma…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2008-07-22:2036984:Comment:54052008-07-22T01:52:50.067ZWill Wagonerhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/WillWagoner
Don't set your growth benchmark low, and yes, please do a double study comparing BG. I kept a RES till he was 18 month old in a 150 gal rubbermaid tank. The fella was a chubby 10.75" when I released him. He mostly fed on 2" white papershell craydads, grass shrimp, and some of the small Ram snails, occasionally Gams and Rosy Fathead minnows. Shellcrackers need love too.
Don't set your growth benchmark low, and yes, please do a double study comparing BG. I kept a RES till he was 18 month old in a 150 gal rubbermaid tank. The fella was a chubby 10.75" when I released him. He mostly fed on 2" white papershell craydads, grass shrimp, and some of the small Ram snails, occasionally Gams and Rosy Fathead minnows. Shellcrackers need love too. About the Aquaponics, after l…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2008-06-08:2036984:Comment:46012008-06-08T18:53:00.732ZTerry Johnsonhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/TerryJohnson
About the Aquaponics, after looking at your photos, the round tank on the bottom looks alot like the plant tanks I seen in this file, you should give it a look.<br />
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<a href="http://www.vsb.cape.com/~nature/greencenter/pdf/zweig.pdf">www.vsb.cape.com/~nature/greencenter/pdf/zweig.pdf</a><br />
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I know from trial and error with my koi pond, that plants growing in the water can make a Big difference on water quality. About a week after I put some foot tall elephant ears in my sediment filter my pond water…
About the Aquaponics, after looking at your photos, the round tank on the bottom looks alot like the plant tanks I seen in this file, you should give it a look.<br />
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<a href="http://www.vsb.cape.com/~nature/greencenter/pdf/zweig.pdf">www.vsb.cape.com/~nature/greencenter/pdf/zweig.pdf</a><br />
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I know from trial and error with my koi pond, that plants growing in the water can make a Big difference on water quality. About a week after I put some foot tall elephant ears in my sediment filter my pond water went from 2-3 inch visible to all the way to the bottom of 3 ft.. I am planning on getting some pictures and putting some info together on the filter system I have put together. Best of all, its put together with stuff you can get at the dollor store. If you meant Bio-balls, when talking about your filter, a very cheap alternative is the cap off bottled water, or other drink bottles, I use the cap and the plastic ring that holds it on. They work great for bacteria media.<br />
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I don't know of any hatcheries that sell longears, but I think every cow pond around here has some in it. The way I am planning on stocking my system the first round will be "bream" I can catch with a baittrap like the one I discribed in another post here about "Catching prespawning bluegills". Don't know about the "Bait trapping laws" in your area, but it could be an option, if you know of a place you can catch them. I forgot about the aquaponics…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2008-06-07:2036984:Comment:45832008-06-07T05:22:49.053ZCsteelhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/Csteel
I forgot about the aquaponics setup. I bet that the first year or two you could get close to double the growth rates in your system compared to a regular pond.<br />
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If you know of a source for Longear let me know. I would like to try them in my pond.<br />
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My property is Northeast of Paris,Tx.
I forgot about the aquaponics setup. I bet that the first year or two you could get close to double the growth rates in your system compared to a regular pond.<br />
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If you know of a source for Longear let me know. I would like to try them in my pond.<br />
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My property is Northeast of Paris,Tx. Hey thanks alot, that gives m…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2008-06-07:2036984:Comment:45812008-06-07T03:14:18.734ZTerry Johnsonhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/TerryJohnson
Hey thanks alot, that gives me some figures to work with. My thinking is that growing in controlled conditions with regular feed, it should be possible to get some good growth rates.<br />
I'm on your side of Texas by the way, maybe 2 hours or so south west of Texarkana.
Hey thanks alot, that gives me some figures to work with. My thinking is that growing in controlled conditions with regular feed, it should be possible to get some good growth rates.<br />
I'm on your side of Texas by the way, maybe 2 hours or so south west of Texarkana. Here you go Terry.
This info…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2008-06-06:2036984:Comment:45612008-06-06T20:25:23.880ZCsteelhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/Csteel
Here you go Terry.<br />
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This info is from the "Fishes of Missouri" book. Since you are in Texas I would expect at least an additional 1/2-1 inch of growth per year.<br />
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Bluegill<br />
Age 1 Size 2.2 in.<br />
Age 2 Size 4.6 in.<br />
Age 3 Size 5.7 in.<br />
Age 4 Size 6.2 in.<br />
Age 5 Size 6.4 in.<br />
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The sizes are from fish collected in ponds.<br />
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Redear Sunfish<br />
Age 1 Size NA<br />
Age 2 Size 4.3 in.<br />
Age 3 Size 6 in.<br />
Age 4 Size 6.9 in.<br />
Age 5 Size 7.5 in.<br />
Age 6 Size 8.1 in.<br />
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The sizes are from fish collected in Reelfoot Lake in…
Here you go Terry.<br />
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This info is from the "Fishes of Missouri" book. Since you are in Texas I would expect at least an additional 1/2-1 inch of growth per year.<br />
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Bluegill<br />
Age 1 Size 2.2 in.<br />
Age 2 Size 4.6 in.<br />
Age 3 Size 5.7 in.<br />
Age 4 Size 6.2 in.<br />
Age 5 Size 6.4 in.<br />
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The sizes are from fish collected in ponds.<br />
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Redear Sunfish<br />
Age 1 Size NA<br />
Age 2 Size 4.3 in.<br />
Age 3 Size 6 in.<br />
Age 4 Size 6.9 in.<br />
Age 5 Size 7.5 in.<br />
Age 6 Size 8.1 in.<br />
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The sizes are from fish collected in Reelfoot Lake in Tennessee.<br />
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Longear Sunfish<br />
Age 1 Size 1.3 in.<br />
Age 2 Size 2.5 in.<br />
Age 3 Size 3.6 in.<br />
Age 4 Size 4.3 in.<br />
Age 5 Size 4.8 in.<br />
Age 6 Size 5 in.<br />
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The sizes are from fish collected in Missouri streams. Welcome Terry. Tomorrow I wil…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2008-06-06:2036984:Comment:45412008-06-06T04:27:03.897ZCsteelhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/Csteel
Welcome Terry. Tomorrow I will check one of my books to see some typical growth rates for those species.<br />
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I am in Central Arkansas.
Welcome Terry. Tomorrow I will check one of my books to see some typical growth rates for those species.<br />
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I am in Central Arkansas. Hello CSteel , and everybody…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2008-06-05:2036984:Comment:45042008-06-05T18:12:13.389ZTerry Johnsonhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/TerryJohnson
Hello CSteel , and everybody else around here :-)<br />
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This post is how I found this spot, so might as well post to it.<br />
I was looking for growth rates for bluegill,redear,longear,,,. I was planning to use them in a Aquaponics setup growing salad greens. Might be something to look at CSteel. for more info <a href="http://www.northernaquafarms.com/knowledgelibrary/index.html">http://www.northernaquafarms.com/knowledgelibrary/index.html</a><br />
I will keep checking back on your progress , where bouts you…
Hello CSteel , and everybody else around here :-)<br />
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This post is how I found this spot, so might as well post to it.<br />
I was looking for growth rates for bluegill,redear,longear,,,. I was planning to use them in a Aquaponics setup growing salad greens. Might be something to look at CSteel. for more info <a href="http://www.northernaquafarms.com/knowledgelibrary/index.html">http://www.northernaquafarms.com/knowledgelibrary/index.html</a><br />
I will keep checking back on your progress , where bouts you located in this big ole world ? I will keep it updated. I met…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2008-04-21:2036984:Comment:30852008-04-21T23:05:01.620ZCsteelhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/Csteel
I will keep it updated. I met the guy that takes care of the aquariums at a state park just outside of town and he said he want's some. It will be interesting to see how big they get.
I will keep it updated. I met the guy that takes care of the aquariums at a state park just outside of town and he said he want's some. It will be interesting to see how big they get. I would love to see the progr…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2008-04-21:2036984:Comment:30632008-04-21T22:20:41.663ZKenny Poehttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/KennyPoe
I would love to see the progress you make on this. Especially if you let me go fishing in your pond lol. I think its great what you are doing, if I had the space, Lord knows I have the time for something like this. Please keep us updated!
I would love to see the progress you make on this. Especially if you let me go fishing in your pond lol. I think its great what you are doing, if I had the space, Lord knows I have the time for something like this. Please keep us updated!