Pond Boss Forums INTRO Questions & Observations New Pond Question

Mike:

If you think that the pond will come up this year, I'd go and stock the full pond amount. I wouldn't put in adults from the other pond for a couple of reasons.

1) you might bring in unwanted parasites or plant life
2) You might bring in unwanted genetics

There are automated feeders on the market that run off of a 12v battery with a solar panel. If you feed good food, you could double your growth rates (or more). They can be adjusted to feed from once per day to multiple times per day, and the length of each feeding can be adjusted too. I feed the fish in my pond; I go thru about 50# of food a month.

Richmond Mills feeds their BG. The water IS managed, but they have BG now that are over 3#. Good water quality and good management can grow some trememdous fish!