""Would the TFS and the craws sustain the SMB."" Those forages would be good for feeding SMB if the LMB do not keep the forage density too low for adequate feeding by the SMB. Remember LMB are quite prolific and can over populate the resource. If I was add stocking SMB into a pond with existing LMB, I would remove 3-4 LMB prior to every new SMB added. LMB will quickly repopulate. Remember that competition from LMB impacts survival of SMB.
If you are moving SMB into an established habitat I suggest that you select those in the 9"-13" sizes because they will survive transport easier and likely be more adaptable in the completely new habitat.
Last edited by Bill Cody; 02/20/15 10:14 AM.
