Pond Boss Forums STOCKING A NEW POND Types of fish to choose Providing forage for a Crappie only pond

Per my previous post - yes - I held a 2 year experiment with HBCP with GSH and FHM as forage base. FHM were extirpated in 2-3 months but GSH populations flourished. WR of HBCP were around 70. That means they were stunted and skinny. Stocked at 3-4" and they grew to 7" in two years.

GSH grow fast and won't serve as forage for BCP for a long period of time. GSH grow up to 10" and can live for up to 8-9 years. They are likely only within gape range of BCP for 1-2 years. At age 3+ GSH are likely out of the gape range of a CP. This is one of the reasons you're getting the less than positive advice on the GSH among other reasons.

Again, per my original post, my apex predators [SMB, HSB] do effectively prey on GSH, even the largest adult GSH. GSH are pelagic schooling planktivores and the HSB and SMB seem to work together to hunt them in packs, especially during feeding times.