Yes. The answer to the first question may answer the second. My pond has CNBG (2-5") and FHM, both stocked in May, but no bass. But bass going in this fall. By reading your post, I'm not sure if adding the bass this fall "establishes" my pond to the extent that stocking GSH fry next spring is a poor choice over adults. So, 250K fry @ $250.00 or GSH adults @ $10.00/lb along with adult TFS(if available) given my circumstance..Which IYO is the better value?...du