Thanks! Sounds like sound advice. They're going to think Im crazy for not doing it the cheap way, but I think I will go with only feed.

Id estimate the pond to be probably just over half an acre (maybe 3/4), and its probably around 10 feet at the deepest point. Its made from a natural break/valley between hills. I built a levee on the open end of it and am filling it from a well I had drilled.

Will report back progress as I go.

Many thanks for the advice.