Pond Boss Forums STOCKING A NEW POND Types of fish to choose Stocking my pond - NE Ohio

Welcome to the forum! There are other fish farms closer to you that have feed trained perch that are within the state of Ohio.. I'd stock 4"-6" Perch, they are more habituated to the food. I know of 3 hatcheries in the western end of Ohio. To transport fish across state lines, especially in states that touch one of the Great Lakes, you need current health inspections for the fish and an Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) Animal Importation Permit and a fish health inspection report. Additionally, a Fish Transportation Permit from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources may be needed.

There is no need to add CC or TGC Only add TGC if absolutely needed. 3-4 Koi shouldn't muddy the water too much, but they will eat the YP eggs when they spawn.

Be durn sure you can pick out any GSF or other fish that you don't want from the hatchery forage ponds. Even a pair of fish could booger up your plans. You might need to add some RES if you end up with a snail problem.