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Originally posted by PondsForFun:
Does anyone think the turtles were scaring the CNBG off of the pellets? Do the tilapia adults and fry look white in stained water?

This has been a great learning experience and lots of fun!! \:\)
PFF,

I haven't seen any tendencies for the CNBG to be scared of the presence of turtles at feeding time. In my pond, it is the opposite, i.e. the turtles kind of hang back and pick up left overs and don't venture into the melee of feeding.

I have noticed variations in Tilapia color from pond to pond on my place.

Great fun is there to be had in just observation. For me personally, observation is almost as much fun as fishing itself...and a far better learning tool. I can and often do spend hours just observing what is going on... that which can be seen with our eyes. Amazing things take place in our ponds, drama is played out every minute, fun is there to be had. Thanks for mentioning it.