Sorry about that. Yes, I was talking about black croppie. I understand the over population issues that come with croppie. Maybe my choice of preditor isn't aggressive enuff. I have considered addeing 1 12" northern pike to the already unasured mix. This fish would make short work of anything .25 of his size. I'm hopeing. I know, your thinking, "has this guy read anything on this site before?" I'm sure I'm going against all that is pond law, but I realy want quality croppie and realy don't want bass. Thanks, and sorry again for the BC.