Pond Boss Forums POND CONSTRUCTION Selecting a site How small is too small?

FWIW IMO I think auger holes will not provide enough light or surface area to be significant. You need to get light to the oxygen producing life in the pond. The reason I suggested you stock FHM as well as the CC is they would be the forage for any CC you decide to carry over the winter. During the summer, your CC will hit pellets which will relieve the pressure on the FHM. During the winter, although the CC will eat alot less often, they still need some food. The FHM will be there as winter forage under the ice.