Originally Posted By: Lukkyseven
I think at this point I'll be waiting, but my thinking ends up being this.

If they are eventually going to be living in an iced over pond, what does it matter if it's now or next year?

I guess the answer is letting them get acclimated for a full year?


The added stress of stocking a pellet eating fish (hard to get pellets during an ice covered pond) in cold water with little access to food over winter is a bit more of a risk. They do not need a year of acclimation. But short term habituation for any newly stocked fish is a good idea.

Last edited by ewest; 01/06/16 11:20 AM.