Pond Boss Forums MANAGING AN EXISTING POND Feeding Fish not feeding

PW, the true experts will be along soon. I'm far from that, but do have a few thoughts.

First, is your pond water very alkaline with a high pH, or low alkaline with low pH? The issue with excess fertility from feeding could be serious with the former, but not likely latter. My own new pine country pond has a relatively low alkalinity & pH so excess nutrients aren't much of an issue.

Second, could it be you've had a huge hatch of bugs or minnows that satisfy the appetites of your fish, at least temporarily? Sometimes fish get locked in on a particular food and ignore others for a while.

Third, 30 percent protein sounds kinda low. As fish grow, they often become more particular about what they eat. You might try a good branded food, like Aquamax or Optimal, and see if it makes any difference. I know it's more expensive, but that makes more sense than buying generic that doesn't get eaten.

Best of luck!