I'd monitor water temp. Once temps get to the 60�F mark, cut back feeding to minimal amount during the warmest part of the day. I'd stay with floating food because you can still see them feeding and monitor them. Yes, cut way back and just feed what they can clean up in 15 minutes. That's why I suggested staying with the floating food - easy to monitor.

Yes, 1"-2" LMB will be preyed upon by those larger size CNBG.


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