kurt says -"Would the combo of SM/YP/WE/HSB, would these exclude CC"? Those are all predators. The SM and YP would be reproducing which means lots of forage fish would be required to feed all those predators. To get started consider reducing the types of predators to 1-2 maybe 3. If forage fish can annually maintain good numbers and keep predators growing then consider adding a 3rd or 4th predator. Many pondowners get carried away in adding too many types of predators that reproduce and as a result overeat the food source and the balance and growth of the fish are comprised.
Pumpkinseed and golden shiners can be useful forage fish in the proper situation. BG, since they are prolific, might be adequate with all those predators you are considering.
Last edited by Bill Cody; 10/13/09 09:00 PM.
