|
Forums36
Topics40,956
Posts557,908
Members18,494
| |
Most Online3,612
Jan 10th, 2023
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 148
Lunker
|
OP
Lunker
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 148 |
pond is a little bigger than 1/2 acre and 9' deep and is almost 1/2 full. I have verry little frass around the pond from the construction process and have planted seed but growing grass is a slow process. With no grass my pond stays muddy from the clay. Is it too early to put FHM in to start a food chain? I have also planted a few plants dwarf saggitaria and corkscrew eel grass. If its ok to put the FHM in now what will they eat. I dont have a feeder yet, will I need to have the feeder up and running forthe fhm. What should I do? pics at http://www.fotki.com\tz
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 16,053 Likes: 277
Moderator Lunker
|
Moderator Lunker
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 16,053 Likes: 277 |
I got a page load error when I clicked on your link.
It wouldn't make a lot of sense to put the FH's in at this time. That said, I would PERSONALLY not be able to restrain myself. I would probably blow about $20.00 on a couple of pounds of fatheads.
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
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 449
Lunker
|
|
Lunker
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 449 |
All due respect Dave but I say put the FHM in now. What would be the point in waiting? This gives them a chance to reproduce all summer long before introducing predatory fish.
They will eat plankton, insect larve, all kinds of things that have already started to establish in your new pond. If it were me, I would put the BG fingerlings in at the same time if your ultimate plan is to have them. There's plenty of water, it's stocking season... Lets get it on.
 2008, 2011 & 2012 conference attendee. Striving to be the person that my dog already thinks I am.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 16,053 Likes: 277
Moderator Lunker
|
|
Moderator Lunker
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 16,053 Likes: 277 |
Blaine, the reason I said it didn't make sense is because he is 1/2 full (no problem there), muddy water and no vegetation. Neither BG fingerlings or FHM really do well without a good phytoplankton and zoo plankton base.
The reason I said I would do it is because I am impatient, of low character and seldom do things that make good sense. I have very little tolerance of water without fish.
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
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 10,458 Likes: 2
Ambassador
Field Correspondent
Hall of Fame Lunker
|
|
Ambassador
Field Correspondent
Hall of Fame Lunker
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 10,458 Likes: 2 |
I am the type that waits. It is darn hard to look at a perty pond with no fish in it though. If you put a couple pounds of FHM in and they die, you're out 20 bucks. No biggie...
Not sure how your aquatic plants will do with all the suspended clay in the water... You may lose them. But at least you picked good species to plant should they survive. If not, wait til the water clears and plant more. What was the source of the dwarf saggitaria and corkscrew eel grass you planted?
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 32
Lunker
|
|
Lunker
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 32 |
OK, I am new to this pond thing but have read more than I want to
on making my dream pond with lunkers.
Here is where I am at. I have a 3 1/2 acres (spoon shape) pond that is currently 1/2 full I would guess. Average 4-5' with a dep hole of over 8' right. I am looking for an average of 9' overall.
Water ph is running around 8 and the water color is a nice green unless after a rain. (little grass on burm thus far)
I want to start by stocking BG & FHM but am concerned about air preditors. Do I have enough water to keep the "water turkies" from eating my fish?
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 21,493 Likes: 266
Moderator Hall of Fame 2014  Lunker
|
Moderator Hall of Fame 2014 Lunker
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 21,493 Likes: 266 |
Get rid of the WT. TZ and 3 1/2 go ahead and put in the FH and let them start. Hand feed them a little and they will do fine in a new pond.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 32
Lunker
|
|
Lunker
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 32 |
How can I get rid of the WT and what is a TZ
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 32
Lunker
|
|
Lunker
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 32 |
how many FH's should I satrt out with bearing in mind I am only 1/2 full.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 32
Lunker
|
|
Lunker
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 32 |
also, I plan on putting a feeder on my pier. I have looked at many on the websites. I knw the TH feeders are good stuff but pricey. What about the Moultre or the Aqua Pro.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 21,493 Likes: 266
Moderator Hall of Fame 2014 Lunker
|
Moderator Hall of Fame 2014 Lunker
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 21,493 Likes: 266 |
tz666 = TZ the other poster with the same question.
There are a # of ways to discourage WT from hanging around. I am not sure they bother with FH as they are to small. If you are half full and don't anticipate the water going down much and assuming it will continue to fill I would go ahead and put in the FH. Not much risk if you have green water. Not knowing your plan I hesitate to say how many FH. Ten lbs per acre is a good amount to start. I have several AP 75D feeders that work great with the new timer.
Last edited by ewest; 04/19/09 08:29 PM.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,948 Likes: 9
Moderator Lunker
|
|
Moderator Lunker
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,948 Likes: 9 |
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 10,458 Likes: 2
Ambassador
Field Correspondent
Hall of Fame Lunker
|
|
Ambassador
Field Correspondent
Hall of Fame Lunker
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 10,458 Likes: 2 |
I love the hot lead solution!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 1
Fingerling
|
|
Fingerling
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 1 |
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 32
Lunker
|
|
Lunker
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 32 |
NIce I like the lead system myself but did not know you could get a permit......
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 10,458 Likes: 2
Ambassador
Field Correspondent
Hall of Fame Lunker
|
|
Ambassador
Field Correspondent
Hall of Fame Lunker
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 10,458 Likes: 2 |
In Texas, just about anything is possible...
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 148
Lunker
|
|
OP
Lunker
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 148 |
I bought the plants on ebay and the types of plants were recomended to me here
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 32
Lunker
|
|
Lunker
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 32 |
so you are saying that they have recently improved there units? I am looking at the same size. Does it throw the food a good distance and pattern?
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 21,493 Likes: 266
Moderator Hall of Fame 2014 Lunker
|
Moderator Hall of Fame 2014 Lunker
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 21,493 Likes: 266 |
Yes they have a new timer. Mine throw in a V shaped pattern about 50 ft.
|
|
|
Moderated by Bill Cody, Bruce Condello, catmandoo, Chris Steelman, Dave Davidson1, esshup, ewest, FireIsHot, Omaha, Sunil, teehjaeh57 |
|
.gif)
