In a pond environment, catfish fry rarely survive predation to become fingerlings. If they make it, it is rare that fingerlings ever ever make it to 8 + inches. They are just too slow. I'm not sure in a fish farm environment.

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