Originally Posted By: Bill Cody

bbjr - Did the tilapia that you have in your pond seem to help reduce the FA this year? Removing 200+ GSF should help other fish grow better. Removing more GSF before their spawn next year will also be beneficial to improving your overall fishery.


When I put them in (mid-June) I had about a 15' ring of FA all the way around the rim of the pond. In two weeks, it was completely gone. Now, the pond looks pretty desolate and the visibility has increased alot. I think they have started cleaning out all the other organic material since the FA is gone. In hindsite, I think I liked the look of the pond better with the FA. It looked healthier. I will probably go with a lower density next season (I stocked 100 1/2 pounders, but I think a heron or two have helped themselves to a good percentage of the population).

-Chris
1 acre pond
Currently managing:
FHM, GSH, GSF, BG, PS, RES, LES, YP, SMB, LMB, HSB, RBT, WE, CC, FHC, and Grass Shrimp