Sunfish and Natives

[I Like Rare Fish]

Hi everyone, I am looking for a sunfish that will not be aggressive towards koi and channel catfish. They will be in a 2200 gallon pond. I’ve researched a lot of species of sunfish, and do realize that most are aggressive, but any information/experience is greatly appreciated.

I am looking into Pumpkinseeds.

Any other native fish ideas would be nice. Thanks!
@Caesar

 

[I Like Rare Fish]

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[Back in the fold]

Check out Jonah's Aquarium website. He has pictures and descriptions of several Sunfish as well as care guide.

 

[GaryE]

Won't the channel cats eat their tankmates?

 

[Herpin Man]

I’ve kept sunfish in aquariums from time to time- here’s what I’ve found.
If kept with another fish, a sunfish will definitely take charge. However, if kept with a group of fish, they will usually go to a corner and sulk. If you put them in a pond with koi, I think that the koi will be ok, but the sunnies may become subdued, and may not eat well.
Only one way to find out, I guess.

 

[I Like Rare Fish]

I’ve kept sunfish in aquariums from time to time- here’s what I’ve found.
If kept with another fish, a sunfish will definitely take charge. However, if kept with a group of fish, they will usually go to a corner and sulk. If you put them in a pond with koi, I think that the koi will be ok, but the sunnies may become subdued, and may not eat well.
Only one way to find out, I guess.

What species have you kept? What other natives have you kept? Do recommend any other natives?

 

[Herpin Man]

Mostly green sunfish, although I have kept pumpkinseeds and bluegills in years past. I don’t recall any real aggression issues with either, although that was a long time ago.