A striped shiner is starting go full bloom too. I was suprised to see
crimson appearing in that small a specimen. I need to get over the
elementary school where I have some bigguns.
Tank maintenance is this weekend... Photos to follow :)
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From: "R. W. Wolff" <choupiqu_at_wctc.net>
>
> The anal fin seemed thicker too, like made out of heavy plastic.
> The anal fin length put it half way down the tail atleast when folded back
> against the body.
> The anal fin was covered with tubercales, making it feel even more
> artificial.
> By mid April when the run is done, the anal fin reverts back to a normal
> size.
> This is the time of year it should start showing up. It is pre spawn.
> Around here white suckers are some of the earliest fish to spawn, just
> before walleyes and during pike.
> ( The bulk of the walleye run is just going to start, with most spawning
in
> the first half of April, pike spawn at ice out)
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