ewest, thanks for the insight, sounds like it would be time well spent to visit a couple of hatcheries and to check them out, see what there operation looks like and how well they can answer questions. As opposed to ordering fish with a phone call and picking them up at a drop point. If you or someone could help with some basic questions to ask when I visit that would be very helpful. I'm certian when I visit the first one the "awe" factor will prevent me from asking any intelligent questions.
When I first wanted a pond I really did not have a clue where to start. This forum and the PB mag are a valuable resource for all. At some point I will try to post some pictures to see if the jury thinks I'm getting too crazy with my structure.
Thanks again for your advise and time to help the rest of us out.
