Pond Boss Forums MANAGING AN EXISTING POND Feeding new pond-suggested feeding

Bottom line: Feed what the fish will eat in 10 minutes.

In a new pond, with newly stocked fish, this early in the year - that may not be very much, for a while.

A new pond - hasn't filled up with fish. Food supply is likely to exceed demand.
Newly stocked fish - will be disoriented for a little while.
Early in the year - water and air temps will be low (very dependent on your location/climate - what's your 20?), with fish metabolism correspondingly depressed.

I'd try hand feeding small amounts, being consistant wrt location and timing each day, until they start taking feed well. Then fire up the autofeeder.