Pond Boss Forums MANAGING AN EXISTING POND Fertilization fertilizing by way of fish food

I think feeding absolutely contributes to algae growth, either directly or indirectly.(as fish waste). It's really no different than any other livestock farming in my opinion. The more cattle you keep in the barn, the more frequently you need to clean the stalls. If the goal is trophy bass, and you follow the prescribed recommendation of stocking bluegills at a rate where you can "walk across the pond without getting your feet wet", AND you're feeding that forage, there is a possibility of excess nutrients.