I was thinking of starting with Optimal Starter #4 but maybe need smaller. I use this size to supplement my YOY BG that frequent the shore line of my big pond.
• Starter #0 is a powder designed for first feeding of very small fry. This line is useful for those who hatch their own fish. • Starter #1 is a .8mm crumble line for fish that are too big for a powder, yet still under half an inch. • Starter #2 is a 1.2mm pellet and designed for fish in the 1-2″ range. • Starter #3 is a 1.8mm pellet and designed for fish in the 2-3″ ranges. • Starter #4 is a 2.5mm pellet and designed for fish in the 3-4” ranges.
Looks like I should start out with #3, go to #4 then finish with BG Junior.
That would not be a problem with the 50# bags because I could feed the FHM with it also. They usually just get regular feed and peck at it till they eat it all, but when I do have the Starter #4 I feed it. When I run out they get whatever feed I am feeding the big pond. I could start out with the #3 and feed both the HSB and FHM because I know they will be in there eating. Then graduate up while still feeding some of the smaller feed for the FHM till they were wiped out. Feed any extra feed above what the forage pond needs to my YOY BG in my main pond.
