BD,
Bottomline.
Can you expand on your experience in the form of a recommendation for the initial year?
Your LMB have grown very, very, well. So one question would be, is this because you stocked TP? Or would the LMB have made similar growth without the TP this initial year? Another question might be, were they necessary to control FA this year? Could an alternative prey species that consumes FA (e.g. GSH) have provided sufficient control in this initial year? To be sure, there should be no regrets, but would you repeat this recipe with another pond?
There is no need for concern with regard to growth of the LMB thus far. That piece was fulfilled and was completed very successfully. Even so, it would be naïve to think that the TP had no effect that will reach into next year. So as we approach the winter period it is worth asking if the TP have better prepared you for the forage needs that will take place after the TP die off. In your opinion, did TP fulfill the promise of increasing survival of YOY BG? If not, what are your thoughts on the reason?
All things considered, would you recommend to others to stock TP as part of the initial year stocking?
