Pond Boss Forums STOCKING A NEW POND Creating the food chain Golden Shiners - What size to stock?

Thanks, ewest. I still don't fully understand the parasite. It seems most of what I have been able to read deals with the parasite in aquaculture. I am concerned that these fish (wild caught) will be sterile too since they are around 6". I have been waiting it out but I may buy a few dozen medium shiners (3" or so) from a bait wholesaler and put them in this weekend. I know their odds of survival are low but it sounds like younger females have a better chance at reproducing than the older fish. Do you think that is necessary for reproduction? (Sorry about all of the questions but I really want to get shiners established).