Check to see if RES survive in your area. I think they do but be sure first. With adult LMB already in the pond you will need to add adult RES ( 6 inch) to avoid predation. Start looking now for them as they are not easy to find. If you place the order far enough in advance your odds will be greater. 50 adult RES (make sure you get both males and females) should be enough but up to 100 would be ok. There are people here who could help. Contact N8ly http://www.hbpondmanagement.com/ , Rainman http://www.tilapiastockers.com/ or Shawn http://www.midwestlake.com/ to see if they can help.

Last edited by ewest; 12/15/09 10:41 AM.