Sam, there is really nothing for the forage to eat at this time. They live on tiny bugs that live on zooplankton which live on phytoplankton. I doubt if there is a good phyto base yet.


Prags, give the pond water some time to become naturally fertile. In West Texas, you probably don't need fertilizer. And, if you don't need it, you dang sure don't want it.

It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.

Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.

Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP Grandpa