I created depth, structure and habitat for each species. Emphasizing humps, flats , ledges. Should all this play a positive effect on there predator / prey relationship. How does this work in relation to the increased stocking rates?
That just means that you won't have to keep adding forage fish on a yearly basis. In my pond, due to the fluctuating water level, I find that the LMB can be much more successful predators when there is no cover for the forage fish to hide in. I am struggling to keep the LMB in balance and have a sufficient forage base. The goal for my pond this year is to rectify that situation by incerasing the cover available for forage fish to hide in at all water depths.
