I had been worried to death about bucket stocking or fish kills after stocking FHM, BG, and RES last fall in our new pond. I saw no sign of any of them until late spring. I first saw 2 FHM a couple times. I still haven't seen many adults. I have masses of fry now though so they are somewhere I just can't see. I'm finally seeing BG jumping. Still no sign of the RES but I'm sure they're there. I have no predators other than birds so it seems the fish really are relaxing out of sight in the center. I'm sure they're in there somewhere. I hope it works out for you. I know how you feel since I was paranoid myself. I drove my wife nuts.
