Pond Boss Forums MANAGING AN EXISTING POND Feeding how long should 50lbs feed last

If you want numbers, I'd go with Cecil's numbers. Me? I make a determination if I want to supplementally feed the fish, or make the fish pellet the majority of their food. If the latter, I'd listen to the fish and feed what they will consume in 15 minutes of feeding. That amount will vary daily depending on weather, time of year, etc., etc.

Or you can say I have "X" fish food budget, and feed what's in the budget but at the same time keeping to the 15 minute rule - i.e. feed less if they don't eat it all in 15 minutes.

If this month the food budget isn't used up and you have left over food, bank it like a savings account. You probably will need it when you hit their peak feeding month(s).

If you have excess food floating around in the pond and not getting eaten, it will eventually contribute to either filamentous algae or underwater weed growth, and that growth could become excessive.....