Eric recently said it best. A balanced pond, of any kind, is very temporary. And by the time the "problem" it is realized, it is difficult to correct.

Reducing predators by fishing works until they get lockjaw. Adding forage takes a well thought out plan that you can only find out later how well it worked.


It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.

Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.

Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP