I guess some of us take for granted living within driving distance of a reputable and knowledgeable fish supplier like Overton's. Todd is a busy guy, but he may give you his opinion if you give him a call or shoot him an email.
There was another thread on here about HSB being the only predator in your pond. I am not sure what the conclusion of that was, but it may be worth reading through that, if you haven't already.
