Could be water clairty that effects the coloring to them. Almost all bluegill will get a purple/pink shine to them if you hold them in the light right. what would be interesting is to see if the color fades or goes away while being captive. I wonder if a large varriance in diet would help keep the colors.
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We will see if it fades. I have found that the purples, etc... that you speak of, show if the fish are at an angle. However, so far this pink is clearly visible it stays and does not change with the mood of the fish.
I have wanted to go fishing again for a few days now. Too much stuff to do and I thought about me being at my fish limit. 
Then again, I have been talking with a guy about his 135 acrylic tank and started getting ideas!! Take the new fish and put them in the 135 and now I have 2 tanks freed up. 
Then again, I have been talking with a guy about his 135 acrylic tank and started getting ideas!! Take the new fish and put them in the 135 and now I have 2 tanks freed up. Whoa, be careful or well see you on animal hoarders! Wish I could find a 135! What are you planning for your other two tanks, more centrarchids, or something a little different.
Can't take me on animal hoarders unless they take all the keepers here at the same time. I did not keep all of the 42 bluegills. I do have quite a few tanks: 125, 125(Half full only 5 small fish and 2 fiddler crabs, working on future home for mudskippers),100 stock tank(empty) 75, 55, 55, 40(empty),20(empty),10, 5, temporary turtle tank(looking for something better)
Not sure what I would put in the 2 empty tanks if I got the 135.
Not sure what I would put in the 2 empty tanks if I got the 135.
