The oak tops were added two years ago. I hope they are no longer a problem.

I didn't consider that the sun perch might overload themselves. Maybe after establishing a population I can add 10 or so blue catfish to keep them in check. I want healthy slabs for fillets, not stunted trash. I have cleaned many 5 to 7 inch sunfish in my life but I want this to be a gift to my Father in his later years. I want him to enjoy it and remember that his son did this for him.

What I want to grow is what we call Redear Sunfish. Never heard them called shellcrackers. I also am not any form of expert, so I could be calling them by the wrong name completely. I do look forward to any input anyone can share or advise me of. Since I have only stocked "bait" so far, there is still time to amend the plan.