Welcome Capt. Using a well tells me that you are in high desert country. Where specifically? How much snow melt can you expect? Will it ice over during the winter? How long will the ice cover, if any, remain?

I think that 50 lbs of FHM and 50 lbs of Trout is going to be disastrous. I can see maybe a maximum of ten pounds, once it is full, of FHM. They are spawning machines that can consume a lot of oxygen.

Well water is not oxygenated so I would stock nothing until I knew about my water quality. Are you planning to oxygenate? The minnows will need algae to eat.

I don't know anything about trout so will leave that to others.

BTW, spent a lot of time in AZ. Uncle Sam provided with an all expenses paid, 4 yr, trip to Luke AFB. Over the years I've spent a lot of time hunting the State.

Last edited by Dave Davidson1; 07/27/14 05:49 AM.
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.

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