I added 10 lbs of FHs and 80 BGs last year to my pond and this spring I was excited to see schools of small fish all around the edge of the pond. Three weeks ago I added 30 8-10 inch LMB. Within 10 days no small fish were visible at the pond's edge. In fact you can see the LMB lined up about 3 feet from the edge ready to pounce.I thought the equation was that the LMB would be feeding on BQs, but instead they seem to swimming around together without any sign of ill will towards one another.
I have taken to hand feeding but I note the BGs are getting in on the act. I would like to reintroduce FHs since they are really a cheaper source of protein but I fear they will barely make it to the weeds.