Pond Boss Forums INTRO Questions & Observations pond carrying capacity

I don't know what the stocking rate is there, but here if I don't stock 40# of Tilapia per surface acre and whack back any FA before stocking the Tilapia won't seem like they are working.

BUT, after not stocking them one year, I can see what the pond looks like when they aren't in there. They DO help. This year I didn't have to treat my pond once for FA - I was able to stock them before the FA became too prevalent.

I don't see many small Tilapia in my pond either, but I do see momma with schools of small ones near her. To me that means that the little ones are getting eaten, which is a good thing if I want to grow larger predators.