Wondering about RES in the mix in the new half-acre pond. Not much plant life yet and only FHM and LCS in pond so far. Plan is to add black crappie followed by blue catfish as apex predator. Goal is a few very large "pet" catfish and maybe some crappie for my neighbor to catch. Clay bottom of pond holds water great but even the lotus is struggling. It has spread but never lifted a leaf above the water or bloomed yet. Would actually prefer chain pickerel instead of blue catfish but no source for those that I can find. Already have BG/LMB pond and YP/SMB pond, so wanting something different. Can't find pumkinseed source either. Just planning now until plants get going.
