I do not feed the fish. I have only been here since the last week of August and its something I didnt consider. Now that its getting colder I wont bother this year. I did order some fatheads from the hatchery as well. I am putting in 50 yp and 50 res. This should help my pond shouldnt it. Also I am thinking of building a small pond to stock with just minnows. I will let them breed and transfer them to the bigger pond. If I wanted to stay away from bg should I grow out fatheads or golden shiners?