I knew a Bass needs to eat 10-20 lbs to GROW, but what about just to maintain? I can't find that number in google.

Situation that brought this up:
My new house has a ~2 acre city pond. Max is probably 6'
It's got a population of fish, frogs, and at least 1 gator.

Neighbor told me he's put at least 3- 10 pounders in it (lets say they are 5 bc old man lying about his fish size).

I'm actually concerned they would starve. I think I saw one chasing baitfish around the other day.

Strongly considering catching them and moving them to my pond so they dont eat this one bare and then die.


Thoughts?

Im going to ask a lot of questions, but only because I'm clueless


5-20 Acres in Florida. Bass/Tilapia/Bowfin/Gator