The area is pines and mountains. Between Showlow and Heber. I'm not sure on the snow melt but I'm sure it will freeze at least a good amount on the edges for a couple of months. I will be aerating the pond immediately. I already have algae growing so I am not concerned for FHM food. also lots of tadpoles. If I start with 10 lbs of FHM then how many trout should I use? sounds like 50 fish will be good. I'm concern from my reading about introducing fish that can become a problem. Lots of complaints about CC on here. DO I use BG also? I am not a fisherman either so I don't know what I want. I do have kids and nieces and nephews that I want to enjoy the pond.

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