A population in the Salton Sea was introduced in 1950, and now thrives there. They are considered good bait fish for freshwater fishing, such as on the Colorado River, because they can be kept alive packed in moist algae, and will not reproduce in fresh water if they happen to escape.
In 1950, a population was introduced to the Salton Sea, which now thrives there. These fish are considered excellent bait for freshwater fishing, such as on the Colorado River, because they can be kept alive by packing them in moist algae and will not reproduce if they escape.