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Ok, let's start with my goals. I want a ecosystem that sustains itself well enough. I'm fine doing this or that, adding fish every year to re-balance a bit, but don't want to go overboard. I don't plan to pellet feed except maybe with kids that want to throw some food out or something just for fun.
While I do plan to fish, I don't think I'll fish it all the time. I honestly hadn't considered eating the fish, but I guess it makes sense to do so. It's not a goal, but something I would try. I typically eat more cold-water fish. (tuna, sea bass, salmon, etc)
I do agree that the quantities seemed excessive honestly and appreciate that feedback.
I'm fine skipping the catfish for now as well, especially since I think I might have one or two anyway.
So it would seem something more like this?
25 1-3" Bluegill 25 1-3" Shellcracker 0 Catfish 25 3" Largemouth Bass 15 4-6 Largemouth Bass 3 Lbs. Fathead Minnows
BTW...A couple of things I forgot to mention in general. 1) We have two very large Koi (one died last year) 2) We only have a couple of box turtles in the area. 3) I want to help promote a balanced environment to reduce grass (why I added the grass carp last year) and reduce algae imbalance that can happen easily. 4) I add "good" bacteria and have been adding coloring to the pond to help reduce UV light to the grass.
Thanks for the help!
Last edited by Vaaccess; 03/28/15 09:15 PM.
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