What size Channel cat feed?

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What size Channel cat feed? #572831 02/26/25 04:56 PM
Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,613 Likes: 30 Deep East Texas F Flame OP
OP Flame F Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,613 Likes: 30 Deep East Texas	Stocking 6-8 inch channel cats. Can they eat 1/8 th inch AND 3/16 th size floating feed at only 6 inches long? I want to grow them FAST and can feed as much as needed. I have both size feed and it all floats. What do ya'll suggest?? Dear Alcohol, We had a deal where you would make me funnier, smarter, and a better dancer... I saw the video... We need to talk.

Re: What size Channel cat feed? Flame #572832 02/26/25 05:03 PM
Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 4,093 Likes: 225 Oakwood,Texas P Pat Williamson
Pat Williamson P Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 4,093 Likes: 225 Oakwood,Texas	Shoot yeah James that not a problem at all . 1/8 is good for lil Bg 3/16 is perfect Last edited by Pat Williamson; 02/26/25 05:04 PM.
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Re: What size Channel cat feed? Flame #572837 02/26/25 10:17 PM
Joined: Jul 2023 Posts: 170 Likes: 40 Kansas J Jason D
Jason D J Joined: Jul 2023 Posts: 170 Likes: 40 Kansas	Stocked mine at 6”, other than natural forage, my fish get fed Aquamax MVP. I feel that is a very diverse product for all pond fish. I hand throw some Skreeting 9.5mm pellets on top (no idea what species is eating what) In 10 months a had 19” CC weighing in at just over 3#. Haven’t targeted or caught one since August, so no idea where they are now

Re: What size Channel cat feed? Jason D #572869 02/28/25 05:52 PM
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OP Flame F Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,613 Likes: 30 Deep East Texas	Jason, some of my fish ended up being 8-10 inch!! Most were 6-8. So by the end of August this year I should have some AT LEAST 1 1/2 pounds feeding every day!!?? Right?? I'm excited!! Dear Alcohol, We had a deal where you would make me funnier, smarter, and a better dancer... I saw the video... We need to talk.

Re: What size Channel cat feed? Flame #572871 02/28/25 08:50 PM
Joined: Jul 2023 Posts: 170 Likes: 40 Kansas J Jason D
Jason D J Joined: Jul 2023 Posts: 170 Likes: 40 Kansas	Originally Posted by Flame Jason, some of my fish ended up being 8-10 inch!! Most were 6-8. So by the end of August this year I should have some AT LEAST 1 1/2 pounds feeding every day!!?? Right?? I'm excited!! They grow very fast under the right conditions As long as they aren’t crowded and have plenty of forage I believe 1.5# - 2# is very doable Last edited by Jason D; 03/01/25 09:24 AM.

Re: What size Channel cat feed? Flame #572873 03/01/25 10:53 AM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 16,425 Likes: 381 Hurst & Bowie, Texas D Dave Davidson1 Moderator Lunker
Dave Davidson1 Moderator Lunker D Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 16,425 Likes: 381 Hurst & Bowie, Texas	Ditto 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

Re: What size Channel cat feed? Flame #572874 03/01/25 10:56 AM
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BEPA B Joined: Aug 2021 Posts: 26 Likes: 7 Larimer county, co	My friend in Northern Colorado uses TSC dog food. Cheapest he can find. He catches and releases going for making a state record. His fish are HUGE.