Agree; the best years of a "self sustaining" pond are the first 2. After that, it is observing, culling and managing the environment and the fish. I've never kept a log but I should.


It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.

Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.

Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP