Pond Boss Forums STOCKING A NEW POND Types of fish to choose stocking 7 acre pond in ga

Agree with not stocking Triploid Grass Carp until they are needed. Without any underwater weeds something will utilize nutrients, and typically that something is Filamentous Algae.

One thing that I think you should do is test the water for alkalinity and pH levels. If the alkalinity is too low (20 ppm is bare minimum but I like to use 40 ppm as a minimum to give pond owners a slight cushion) then you won't be able to get a phytoplankton bloom which will help the productivity of the pond, and help keep macrophytes from growing in deeper water. Ideally you want 18"-36" visibility before a secchi disc disappears.

As for the other fish stocking rates, it all depends on your goals for the fishery.