Originally Posted By: Turtlemtn
I stocked 25 CC in each of two successive years in my old pond and never had an FA problem. After 9 yr, I had about 10 adult CC and a few 1/2 lb to 1 lb young ones, despite the pond having a couple 3-4 lb LMB and a number of smaller ones (also a lot of BG).


Were there any underwater weeds in the pond? What was the water clarity? Have you done any water testing to see what the alkalinity, hardness and other water parameters were?

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3/4 to 1 1/4 ac pond LMB, SMB, PS, BG, RES, CC, YP, Bardello BG, (RBT & Blue Tilapia - seasonal).