ewest,

It's interesting that the scientists and experts differ so widely. Some say crappie won't work in a pond less than 50a, others say 25a, and even 8a. I'm waiting for it to get down to 1a and away I go! \:D

All seriounness aside, their differences are no doubt based on their own personal definition of overpopulation and stunting. Is their goal zero stunting, or would slightly lean fish be acceptable to them? I am certainly willing to live with a skosh of stunting, but not any that's easily noticable.