I have been considering adding Tilapia to my pond to control FA. I had a pretty good amount of it in the spring and it is showing up again as the water cools. I want to avoid chemicals, and would like the pond to be as FA free as possible.
So, my questions are:
Will adding Tilapia to my pond affect the outcome of growing big bluegill?
Will the bass focus on the Tilapia too much thereby affecting the bluegill predation?
Will Tilapia do a good job of cleaning up the FA?
OK, I know you'll ask so here are some specifics.
Goals: Big Bluegill and fun fishing for bass.
Fish stocked: FH, GSH, BG, RES, HBG, LMB and HSB.
Pond Size: 2 acres
Location: Northern Indiana (Will need to stock Tilapia every year)
OK. That should do it. What do you all think?
