{"product_id":"redear-sunfish","title":"Redear Sunfish","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \"shellcracker\" is a hard-fighting, fast-growing sunfish that keeps your pond balanced and your snail population in check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe redear sunfish is one of the most popular and productive fish for private pond stocking in the South and Southeast. Recognized by the vivid red-orange crescent on the edge of its dark ear flap, the redear is a stunning fish that grows larger than most sunfish species, making it a favorite for anglers and pond managers alike. Its unique ability to crush and consume snails, clams, and other mollusks with its specialized pharyngeal teeth earned it the legendary nickname \"shellcracker.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStocking redear sunfish alongside largemouth bass and bluegill creates a well-rounded, self-sustaining pond ecosystem. They occupy a different feeding niche than bluegill, reducing competition while adding diversity, size, and sport to your fishery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStocking Rates\u003cbr\u003eNew Ponds: 200 Per acre\u003cbr\u003eExisiting Ponds: 50-100 Per Acre\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pond King, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Small 1-2.5\"","offer_id":43238867533913,"sku":"FS-RESF-SM","price":0.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium 2.5-3.5\"","offer_id":43238867566681,"sku":"FS-RESF-MD","price":0.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large 3.5-4.25\"","offer_id":43238867599449,"sku":"FS-RESF-LG","price":1.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/4376\/3801\/files\/RedearSunfishArt.png?v=1776695581","url":"https:\/\/pondking.com\/products\/redear-sunfish","provider":"Pond King, Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}