Pond Boss Forums STOCKING A NEW POND Types of fish to choose anticipating spring stocking...need some advice

Just a thought to throw out there. In small ponds where overbreeding may be an issue why would you not Use Gambusia minnows over FHM?


Gambusia are known to prey on eggs, larvae, and juveniles of various fishes, including those of largemouth bass. They are also known to prey on adults of smaller fish species. Gambusia are difficult to eliminate once established (Meffe 1983; Marsh and Minckley 1990),