The tilapia addition thought was for algae control and for a supplemental food source for the bass and some for us.
My concern about the nipping fish is that I have a 2 and 4 year old that could be easily deterred from playing in the water at all if they get spooked by the fish. My brother in law has a 1/4 acre pond with what I believe is HBG and LMB and he nearly got "de-nippled" in his words while trying to take a swim. 😁
Are there any other good options that would take the nippers out of the equation. I am not dead set on the LMB if another food chain would work better.
Just looking for tasty fish and good swimming for kids and also something a little bit fun to catch.
