From my personal need, I really don't need all that many to stock my other ponds.
But on the other hand, I would like to try raising a fairly big number, just to see if I can do it. I could surely find someone to take a few off my hands. Also I have no idea of what mortality to expect.
I was thinking maybe getting 300 or so. Raise them till they are 6 inches or so and start transferring them out. As the remaining fish keep growing, keep taking some out to make room for the fewer number but larger size.
I would figure on feeding them and I have a single 9" aeration diffuser that I can put all the air I need to it.
