To grow big fish and a good number of them in a small pond numerous things have to be done similar to raising a good productive garden. Both take work, time, and know how. Without good management both garden and pond are just so-so and sometimes a mess. Knowledge is key to success in both pond and garden. Do your homework and ask questions. IMO best three things to do are bottom aerate, feed the fish a high protein diet, and manage the numbers so they are not overpopulated. Knowing what overpopulated is takes good homework and management. Harvest is also a key component so fish do not become too abundant. As mentioned above many with small ponds use fish that have limited reproduction or do not reproduce thus one has better control of the numbers of fish in the pond - good management.
Last edited by Bill Cody; 07/26/12 09:45 AM.
