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Hey guys,
I plan on stocking some FH in about two weeks. I want to start preparing so that I can give them the best chances to reproduce at least one time. What can I do to prepare my pond? My pond has about three or four spots full of brush but is there something else that I can do to make it more suitable for them? I tried making a cage where I could keep them enclosed, but didn't have much success on my first attempt! I'm sure that the fish will get to them, but I want to take some of the pressure off of the small BG. Thanks ahead for any suggestions.
1/10 acre pond-LMB,HBG//1 acre HSB, BG, RES, BLACK CRAPPIE--STOCKED APRIL 2007
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Go down to your local tire store and they will give you all the old tires you want for free. Drill holes half way around one half of the tire (in tread & sidewall), then put 3 or 4 screws through the tread (all the way to the inside of tire by 1 or 2") on the other half of the tire at the midway point. The half with the screws pour some quick crete and add a little water. Let it set, the screws will hold it in place. Then drop them in shallow water, but deep enough that the tires are submerged. The fatheads will spawn inside the tires (their eggs need something to float up to and attach)and it will offer some cover to protect them.
If your pond is not full, I have a better way, see the section here under "habitat"
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Once again thanks guys. Alot of great info!
1/10 acre pond-LMB,HBG//1 acre HSB, BG, RES, BLACK CRAPPIE--STOCKED APRIL 2007
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