Not being a fish catching type person, more of a plant growing nut, I'd be very interested to hear what difference plantings make to supporting the different priorities of raising fish...
Going through a book on species native to North Carolina, so many varieties of fish rely on plants, either direct or indirect for example eating crustaceans... Some stats on how many fish can be raised per square yard of well planted pond would be an interesting ratio, allowing for the inhibiting aspect of the plants effect at reducing oxygen levels through photosynthesis
I can well imagine ponds acres in size could have a serious problem if fish are introduced before there is a positive food chain established, are there some combinations of plants which create habitats that are more efficient for different species, than others?
In a pond with carp, growth rates are massive, a koi might grow to 20" in two years with low density and 60% of the pond well planted with a mix of plants that increase the surface area, create shade and cover on a still pond
Does that correspond with other fish species where the lakes are acres in size rather than yards?
Regards, Andy
