{"product_id":"golden-shiners","title":"Golden Shiners","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"195\" data-start=\"79\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"88\" data-start=\"79\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"250\" data-start=\"230\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"147\" data-start=\"132\"\u003eOrder Online or Contact Us to Order by Phone: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e572-500-9069\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"195\" data-start=\"79\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"88\" data-start=\"79\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3 inches\u003cbr data-end=\"114\" data-start=\"111\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"126\" data-start=\"114\"\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGolden Shiner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"167\" data-start=\"164\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"176\" data-start=\"167\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Live forage fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"200\" data-start=\"197\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"236\" data-start=\"202\"\u003eA High-Performance Forage Base\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"403\" data-start=\"238\"\u003eGolden Shiners at the 3-inch size class are one of the most effective forage fish you can introduce into a pond managed for sportfish growth. At this size, they are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"597\" data-start=\"405\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"459\" data-start=\"405\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"459\" data-start=\"407\"\u003eLarge enough to survive initial predation pressure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"536\" data-start=\"460\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"536\" data-start=\"462\"\u003eSmall enough to remain highly attractive to bass and hybrid striped bass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"597\" data-start=\"537\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"597\" data-start=\"539\"\u003eMature enough to transition quickly into spawning cycles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"681\" data-start=\"599\"\u003eThey serve as a powerful bridge between fathead minnows and larger forage species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"686\" data-start=\"683\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"717\" data-start=\"688\"\u003eWhy 3-Inch Shiners Matter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"895\" data-start=\"719\"\u003eStocking shiners too small can result in immediate loss to predation. Stocking them too large reduces reproductive efficiency and increases cost per pound of forage introduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"945\" data-start=\"897\"\u003eThe ~3” size class is a strategic middle ground:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1088\" data-start=\"947\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"985\" data-start=\"947\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"985\" data-start=\"949\"\u003eCapable of evading immediate wipeout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1031\" data-start=\"986\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1031\" data-start=\"988\"\u003eLarge enough to establish breeding colonies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1088\" data-start=\"1032\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1088\" data-start=\"1034\"\u003eSmall enough to be routinely consumed by predator fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1232\" data-start=\"1090\"\u003eFor pond owners focused on growing larger sportfish, this size helps create sustained forage pressure rather than a short-lived feeding event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1237\" data-start=\"1234\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1268\" data-start=\"1239\"\u003eReproductive Contribution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1355\" data-start=\"1270\"\u003eGolden Shiners are prolific spawners under proper conditions. Once established, they:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1511\" data-start=\"1357\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1406\" data-start=\"1357\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1406\" data-start=\"1359\"\u003eBroadcast spawn over vegetation and structure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1476\" data-start=\"1407\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1476\" data-start=\"1409\"\u003eProduce multiple spawns per season in suitable water temperatures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1511\" data-start=\"1477\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1511\" data-start=\"1479\"\u003eCreate a renewable forage base\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1633\" data-start=\"1513\"\u003eIn ponds managed correctly, they can dramatically increase available calories for predators without constant restocking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1638\" data-start=\"1635\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1659\" data-start=\"1640\"\u003eIdeal Use Cases\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1863\" data-start=\"1661\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1696\" data-start=\"1661\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1696\" data-start=\"1663\"\u003eLargemouth bass growth programs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1739\" data-start=\"1697\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1739\" data-start=\"1699\"\u003eHybrid striped bass forage enhancement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1793\" data-start=\"1740\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1793\" data-start=\"1742\"\u003eSupplemental forage stocking in established ponds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1863\" data-start=\"1794\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1863\" data-start=\"1796\"\u003ePre-stocking forage base development before predator introduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1980\" data-start=\"1865\"\u003eThey are particularly valuable in ponds where fathead minnows are no longer sufficient to support predator biomass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1985\" data-start=\"1982\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2014\" data-start=\"1987\"\u003eHandling \u0026amp; Expectations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2094\" data-start=\"2016\"\u003eGolden Shiners are hardy forage fish, but proper acclimation remains critical:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2238\" data-start=\"2096\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2132\" data-start=\"2096\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2132\" data-start=\"2098\"\u003eMatch temperature before release\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2183\" data-start=\"2133\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2183\" data-start=\"2135\"\u003eAvoid dumping directly into shallow, hot water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2238\" data-start=\"2184\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2238\" data-start=\"2186\"\u003eRelease near structure or vegetation when possible\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2343\" data-start=\"2240\"\u003eWhen stocked into a properly balanced pond, they immediately begin integrating into the forage network.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PondStocking.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53867716280692,"sku":null,"price":174.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/6461\/2468\/files\/Golden_Shiner_2.png?v=1768223824","url":"https:\/\/pondstocking.com\/products\/golden-shiners","provider":"PondStocking.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}