03-02-2015, 11:02 PM
[quote a_bow_nut]Does anybody know what impact will the mussels have on the gizzard shad?[/quote]
Threadfin rely completely on zooplankton, which mussels will certainly outcompete the threadfin for.
Adult gizzard shad can utilize other food sources - they are omnivorous. This gives them an advantage over the threadfin. They'll still compete with mussels as juveniles, but have other options as they grow (if they can!). It won't be easy for them.
Lake Havasu recently produced a 40 pound striped bass. The difference down there is the forage base. Anybody know what that is?
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Threadfin rely completely on zooplankton, which mussels will certainly outcompete the threadfin for.
Adult gizzard shad can utilize other food sources - they are omnivorous. This gives them an advantage over the threadfin. They'll still compete with mussels as juveniles, but have other options as they grow (if they can!). It won't be easy for them.
Lake Havasu recently produced a 40 pound striped bass. The difference down there is the forage base. Anybody know what that is?
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