Pond Boss Forums GENERAL QUESTIONS Help Ponds 1 Birthday Now what?

Go ahead and start aeration again. References: When to Start Aerator , Help with Spring Startup

I wouldn't bother putting in any more Fathead Minnows; Your BG are big enough to spawn well this year (presumably the RES too) and they will provide renewable forage for your predators. FHM would just be a one-time snack at this point.

You are possibly forage light (and hence relatively predator heavy, although I do not think you stocked too many LMB & cats for 1 acre) based on those stocking numbers. I'd keep a close eye on the condition and numbers of BG/RES and your predators; possibly an adjustment stocking of adult BG may be warranted.

If you had your heart set on spending money on more fish this Spring, I would add 50-100 adult BG (6" or larger).

Do you feed?