Howard, congrats. I received 25 SMB from Hartley yesterday as well. We apparently have related SMB swimming around now! Most were about 6 inches, with a couple a little smaller and a couple a little bigger.
They arrived, all alive, by 7:15am (early fedex), and after about 30 minutes of slowly adjusting them, they swam free with some RES and BG. One of them wasn't all to happy afterwards and I don't think he made it, but I was expecting a few morts.
Now, like you, I'm wondering how they'll do in my small pond - and out here in the desert. Time will tell and this is experimental.
I plan on adding a couple HSB and female LMB down the road as well - and we'll see how they control the CNBG and RES.
One thing I can tell you that the fathead behavior in the pond changed this morning quite a bit!
I also should add that Bill called that afternoon to check on the fish to make sure all was alright. He was great to work with and really helpful as well.
Sunil, where do I apply?
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