My CC are a year old and growing well.
My BG are out of control. The LMB can't keep up.
Will supplemental feeding of the CC reduce their predation of the BG?
They are only 14" or so now.

The other thought is feeding will increase growth, which will allow them to eat BG
sooner.

Everything I read regarding CC states that their mouth size is the limiting factor.

No flathead or hybrid striped bass are available in this area. Bucket stocking larger bass or cats is an option, but i would rather play the cards I have.

Pond is .70 acre, clay and turbid.
Aeration is in use.

Chicken or egg situation?

Last edited by Clay N' Pray; 05/14/18 07:34 AM.
Half acre 30 year old farm pond, Mebane NC. Aeration & feeder.
LMB, CC, SC, BG, HBC, two no account welfare carp and nine seasonal Tilapia that all the other fish are terrified of.