Originally Posted by NickDG
BG and RES mix. Both are already present in the pond. Not planning to buy a whole bunch. Maybe 500 max. Mainly want some teacher fish.

How long have y’all had to wait before you had fish feeding under feeders?

If you are using the same quality of feed or better that the hatchery was using, water temps are in the mid 60's - low 80's, are feeding at the same time and same place AND in 2'-4' water, then I'd say a week to maybe 10 days.

If using lower quality feed, it could be longer because it doesn't taste as good, same for any of the other parameters.

I have BG that I have in holding tanks in 51 degree water and they are eating Optimal Starter #4 feed.

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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).