Ya know, this thing was going nowhere until a member with actual experience steeped forward. Yolk purports to have quite a bit of knowledge and most others are going on heresay. I expect, as a member of what has been called one the only 3 real professions(4 if you count the oldest) he didn't stock them prior to intense study and evironmental considerations.

David, what kind of stocking density do you recommend?

Last edited by Dave Davidson1; 07/14/14 07:10 AM.
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 Grandpa