Pond Boss Forums STOCKING A NEW POND Creating the food chain A few good minnows

Fatheads are used universally because they are hardy and very prolific (breed often during the summer). Most other minnows/shiners have a relatively short breeding season and do not produce high numbers of young like fatheads. Other minnows/shiners can be very beneficial in the pond habitat depending on your requirements. But the primary requirement is if they will reproduce in the pond and not get eaten before they repopulate.