Pond Boss Forums INTRO Questions & Observations Are TP useless for growing bass?

July/August PB magazine reports study showed that tilapia rarely ended up in LMB stomachs. Thus, it is easy to conclude that they don't really help the food chain much, and are basically just a way to control algae.

Bob Lusk disagrees. His experience is that TP stocking correlates with improved YOY BG survival, which of course is good for LMB. Fascinating featured article well worth your time!

PS Re the question of whether TP are worth stocking for LMB, it would be interesting to note what happens to LMB & BG numbers & relative weights in ponds where TP are stocked, and compare to ponds where they aren't.