Thread: Orange grove 2-20-14

Good looking fish! Looks like some spawners!

If those are white the are the sperm sacks of male fish. Usually they come from the darker colored males.
"gene"

Yes Mr. Gene they are white. Must have had all males cause they were all dark colored.

When you catch them like that near the bank they are preparing nests. The females are off the bank a ways in deeper water. They swim toward the bank looking for a suitable male and nest and if she is ready she will move over the nest and deposit some of her eggs. The male will deposit his sperm and hang around to protect the young fry. A female will do this several times and not always in the same nest. Tonight's lesson on sac-au-lait. Subject to change by someone more knowledgeable than I.
"gene"

Thanks for the lesson Mr. Gene. Lots to learn about these little guys.

nice catch tddfrt!!

Thanks guys. Gonna try my luck again next week if I can.