My Pond was re-constructed after drying out last summer in the drought. It is doing well, full and "happy". In early March I stocked 200 1-3" CNBG, 100 3-6" CNBG, 100 3-6" RSF, and 5 #'s of FHM, and I have been feeding lightly since April. The Pond is only 1/2 acre, and while I know I need to add some predators at some point, I am reluctant to use LMB as my Goal is to raise good size eating CNBG's, not LMB. It seems to me that the HSB would be a good choice for this purpose as they will not propagate, but the question I have is how many to stock? Adding enough to control CNBG population without wiping them out. I guess I'm not sure as to when to add the predators also, this fall or early next spring? If anyone can help with your thoughts and ideas I would appreciate it, Thanks......................Budster
Bud, I missed your existing stocking rates and time to stock predators.
You should have a pond full of FHM and CNBG by fall � I would stock 100 6-8 inch HSB this fall if that is the route you have decided to go.
Also if you do the HSB thing, they may need BC help in controlling the CNBG by following year - watch size and numbers of 8-9 inch CNBG which you should have by next spring.
George
