The Hybrids will out grow the regular BG for the first year or 2, then the regular BG's will surpass the Hybrids. Keep in mind that without having pellet trained LMB, they will rely totally on what the pond produces for forage, and a single LMB needs 10# of food to gain 1# in weight. Will there be enough forage in the pond for the amount of LMB that are in the pond?

The FHM will be food for the small LMB (<8" or so), the Hybrids, some of the larger BG and the CC at night. I'd think about putting in some larger forage, such as Golden Shiners or Tilapia for the LMB if legal. The Tilapia will focus some of the LMB/BG predation off of the BG, allowing the BG forage base to grow quicker.

How are the LMB looking in the pond? Good WR?

Last edited by esshup; 04/06/10 11:52 AM. Reason: forage stuff.
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