I don't have any experience with the PS to speak of. I would think, however, that stocking the PS at the same time as the CC that the balance would have a better chance of stabilizing with larger PS to produce YOY as the CC grew to the size it would take to eat the PS YOY and not your breeding stock. The numbers of CC might have to be reduced to accommodate the lower reproduction rates of the PS (I don't know). Merely speculation on my part, but I think the PS/CC plan has some merit. I do believe that minnows should be a major part of the initial plan to get the CC warmed up to the idea of working for their dinner. More live food than pellets.

Hopefully someone can put me in my place if need be!

Fish on!,
Noel