Pond Boss Forums MANAGING AN EXISTING POND Evaluating and adjusting fish populations Newbie! - I want catfish!

You should call around to Hatcheries (or fish farms) and see what they have to offer you for buying larger CC. I from time to time pick up some about 1# cats for anywhere from a $1 to a $1.50 per fish. In a pond with Bream you Food conversion rate will be lower since other species than CC will take to the food. I would think we could say probably a FCR in the 2.5 range which would mean 1/20th of a 50# bag of Fish food to raise the fish to 1#. Say $20 for a 50# bag of food would end result a $1 per pound cost. I have a standing deal right now for 500 fish every fall if I want them for a $1.50 per fish. This is to restock the pond I use for the disadvantaged kids fishing event.