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Fishin Rod - Those are all typical stream spawning species non pond spawning / egg hatch except the Red Shiner. There is a good reason why they are not found as abundant in ponds. They require the unique stream conditions for successful egg laying and hatching. I would try adding all of them into the ground water pond and report your results.

The red shiner has a unique spawning habit in that it belongs to a group of shiners that are crevice spawners same as Spotfin, Steelcolor and Satinfin shiners. Current helps and it is helpful however it is not necessary for good egg hatches. The lower the suspended silt, IMO the more success that will occur. The main thing is to provide crevices with the proper spacing of 1/8"-3/16" between plates for egg deposition. I often use CDs stacked on a eye bolt. Snipe reported here to good egg hatches in a pond using the Red Shiner.