Personally a fan of the TP even with mixed results on my first time stocking but they would have to die to due winterkill before I would recommend stocking them. Without winterkill I would fear overpopulation. With winterkill they would provide some great additional forage in the pond, weed control, and possibly some nutrient removal offset by converting plants to flesh. I don't think it's a 1:1 ratio as they add nutrients to the pond just like any other fish, but I would hope they consume more than they produce. They will also eat pellet food readily.

Winterkill is a must. If there is any question there, I wouldn't go any further unless you had a plan to remove loads of fish through seine, trap, net, or shocking.

1.5acre LMB, YP, BG, RES, GSH, Seasonal Tilapia
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