Many thanks to members here who have provided valuable info regarding ponds and fish. I have just about finished with my project and would love to attempt a yp, res, smb,pond. Newly constructed bow is about 3/16 acre 12-13' deep and completely lined with stacked limestone. Lots of outcroppings, probably a fishermans nightmare, but if I were a fish it would be heaven. Was blessed with awesome clay as I dug. Pond is located about 16' above and 60' away from beautiful small spring branch (3-4 hundred K gal per day. I have taken advantage of Mo. riparian rights and plumbed in 2 intake lines (1 1/2" and 1 1/4" ) along with 2 siphon lines. Not much water water shed so pond is pretty clear right now with about 8-9 ' visibility. What temp do l need for the yp and where can l source them from ? My location is right outside of Joplin mo ( SW Missouri) . Any advice would be appreciated.
For fish, get in touch with Rex Rains - he's outside of St. Louis.
http://www.tilapiastockers.com/I wouldn't be surprised if he called me for the YP. LOL
