I hope Iam not just nieve, it's just hard to figure how these 7 large fish survived on only vegetation when there isn't any. I mean absolutely none! You are right Mr. Cody the total fish population is not what I thought. The pond is 30 yrs old, I have owned it for 3 yrs, and for the last 25 yrs the pond has not been taken care of at all. I hope after the dam repair that will change! Thanks for the info, all is appreciated!!