Dave:

I think that if you stock both BG and RES, you will get some natural hybridization in the pond. I know of no source to buy that hybrid.

I think that they might become habituated to pellets in your pond. I have some RES that eat sinking pellets in my pond.


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3/4 to 1 1/4 ac pond LMB, SMB, PS, BG, RES, CC, YP, Bardello BG, (RBT & Blue Tilapia - seasonal).