Thanks for the reality check, John. I'm getting ready to introduce 50 6-9 inch YP and 10 HSB to the existing 2 yr old HGB & FHM population and wanted to ensure that there was enough forage in the future. I do supplemental feeding with a mix of Optimal BG and BG jr., so hopefully the new species in the pond will pellet feed also. In the meantime, I'll put more FHM nesting areas out ( 2' sections of 3/4", 1", and 1 1/4" pvc pipes bundled horizontally in 3' of water).






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