Welcome Clayton from North Texas. There are a couple of experts here and a big bunch of students that have learned some stuff along the way. I've learned that all of this stuff is fairly regional. Although there are a lot of generalities in ecosystems, the things that apply on my place North of Fort Worth don't always work in areas like North of Houston. A similarity is that everything depends on water quality.
A recommendation is buy a couple of books. First if Raising Trophy Bass by Lusk. It's about a lot more than the title suggests. I consider it the entry level book that, after 20 years, I still refer to. The other is Just Add Water by Mike Otto. It's about digging holes and impounding water. Both are short cuts and you can find the stuff on other places but it would take a lot of time.
It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.
Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.
Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP Grandpa
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