I was just trying to find our if they really were HBG, and if so, if they looked like they were in decent shape. I'm pretty sure they're coming from a fairly crowded situation.
I'm not sure of the age. (I should have asked..)
I've got millions and millions of FHM. I mean, if it's possible to be overpopulated with FHM, my pond is close.
I've also got a feeder going, just 4 seconds a day, but the YP are not hurting the minnows, or hitting the feed that hard. Not sure what they are eating. (I never see them.)
My greatest fear with these is reproduction, although the guys at the hatchery said they are very "unlikely" to reproduce.
The second fear I have is with, biting swimmers.. I hope once they get a little larger they'll leave the swimmers alone.
The plan is to have something a bit easier for the grand kids to catch than the YP..
Thanks

12 yr old pond, 1 ac, 15' deep.
RES, YP, GS, FHM (no longer), HBG (decreasing), SMB, and HSB (only two have been seen in 5 yrs)
I think that's about all I should put in my little pond.
Otter attack in 2023.