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Do you know your alkalinity ? That is the thing to measure because as shown below pH changes during the day.You can stock now and add lime as possible. Use ag lime not hydrated. 6.5 is ok the optimum is 7.4 which is the average blood pH of fish. Jeff I would go ahead ASAP with the FH , TShad wait a mth and add the BG/RES then stock the LMB at 6 inches between Dec and Feb. No change with not feeding provided you have a plankton bloom.  
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Thanks to all for their helpful advise on the stocking scheme for my 5acre pond. Went with the "forage only at this time" suggestions and used Erics' advise and put in multiple sizes of CNBG ( 1-2" up to 5-6") and FHM in today. The TFS in 1-2 weeks and RES because of availability. Then Golden Shiners, LMB, & HSB late this fall..du
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Great David! I think that you will be much happier with the results of that strategy. Take photos and post them if you can.
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David, if it were me, and it's not, I would wait until next Spring or maybe Feb to stock predators.
Give the groceries plenty of time to get very well established.
It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.
Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.
Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP Grandpa
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